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Bile duct cancer
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Bile duct cancer
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The main types of treatment for bile duct cancer are:
- surgery
- radiation therapy (radiotherapy)
- chemotherapy
- targeted therapy – may be available through clinical trials
- immunotherapy – may be available through clinical trials.
Most people with cancer have one or more of these treatments. Not all treatments are suitable for everyone with bile duct/gallbladder cancer.
Some people also have palliative care to manage symptoms or take part in clinical trials which test new cancer care options.
Choose the option that best suits your situation
Radiation therapy is a way of treating cancers using X-rays or other types of radiation.
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