February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month.

In addition to spreading the word on social media, there are many other ways to help spread awareness about gallbladder and bile duct cancer. Consider wearing an awareness ribbon for the month of February. The color for gallbladder cancer and bile duct cancer awareness is Kelly green.

Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness is represented by the color green..

The 5-year survival rate for intrahepatic bile duct cancer is 9%. If the cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, the 5-year survival rate is 25%. If the cancer has spread to the regional lymph nodes, the 5-year survival rate is 8%. If the cancer has spread to a distant part of the body, the 5-year survival rate is 2%.

They are divided into intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile duct cancers….Intrahepatic bile duct cancers (those starting within the liver)

Abdominal (belly) pain Early bile duct cancers seldom cause pain, but bigger tumors may cause belly pain, especially below the ribs on the right side.

In most cases, the condition is at an advanced stage by this time. The blockage will cause bile to move back into the blood and body tissue, resulting in symptoms such as: jaundice – yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, itchy skin, pale stools and dark-coloured urine. unintentional weight loss.

Snacks and small meals

• yoghurts or fromage frais.
• other soft puddings such as trifle or chocolate mousse.
• dried fruit.
• stewed or fresh fruit (bananas are high in calories)
• nuts.
• cheese.
• instant soups (make up with milk to boost calories)
• cereal.

Foods that aggravate your gallbladder

• vegetable oil.
• peanut oil.
• refined white foods (breads, pastas, etc.)
• foods high in fat.
• processed foods.

Bile Duct Cancer Treatment

1. Radiation. This uses high-energy rays or particles to kill cancer cells.
2. Chemotherapy. As with radiation, doctors often use medicines to kill cancer cells before or after surgery.
3. Surgery.
4. Liver transplant.

Can biliary obstruction be prevented?

1. Increase the amount of fiber in your diet.
2. Decrease the amount of sugar and saturated fats in your diet. These can both cause gallstones.
3. If you’re overweight, gradually get your weight into a healthy range for your sex, age, and height.

Commonly prescribed medications include cholestyramine (Questran) to treat itching and ursodiol (Urso Forte), which aids in removing bile from the bloodstream. Your doctor may also suggest taking vitamins A, K, E, and D, to replace the nutrients that are lost in the fatty stools.