Our Stories: A Second Opinion Saves the Life of a Patient with Bile Duct Cancer

[@marysaunders1770]

Their are just some surgeons that are truly gifted.

[@coeja2806]

Dr. Corvera performed my surgery on 8-20-15. I had a very complex operation of Bile Duct cancer and portal vein reconstruction. I’m so thankful to have Dr. Corvera and his team of doctors and nurses. I literally owe my life to them. I’m just shy of 3 years NED. So Dr. Corvera, if you read this, Jamie Coe is doing fantastic. My family thanks you.

[@dr.praveenchandak2872]

Please help My mother is suffering from bile duct cancer can you please give me Dr. Corvera mobile no.

[@mysticroze7727]

My father has also diagnosed with bileduct cancer stage 4..can you please pass Dr Corvera's contact details please..

[@jamiecoe8958]

Just passed 5.5 years and doing great.

[@Drevglass]

@@mysticroze7727me also!!! Please send details. Desperate. 😢

[@farshadrahimi3188]

My father was diagnosed with one the most fatal types of cancer (gallbalder and cholangio), but we didnt give up and we did our best and after 8 hours surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy he defeated his cancer. If you and your beloved ones has this problem dont get disappointed and with faith in GOD, you should just do your best. When you do your best with hope, the GOD will make the best decisions for you.❤

[@jesusfelix2605]

I am thankful for my brother getting a 3rd opinion at UCSF. Dr Jahan and his team fought to save my brother but his cancer was very aggressive. I truly am grateful for the way my brother as well as the family was treated at UCSF, because of the great medical care I am now focused on going back to school to become a physician assistant.

[@roxiesorrells4552]

Thank you for sharing your story. God is good

[@AgentSmith911]

God bless these doctors and nurses 💖

[@kimkik5068]

Any ideas how to get a hold of them? It would be nice to reach out with some questions. My mom was recently diagnosed and would love to chat.

[@friidomarchives]

God Bless You All ❤

[@J.C.A-97]

What are the chances of this type of thing happening with bile duct cancer

[@Steffelchen1980]

My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 bile duct cancer 7 weeks ago. My question is, if the people that were healed had metastasis in other organs or if they just had the tumor?

[@jhulanmondal727]

How is your mom now?

[@Steffelchen1980]

@@jhulanmondal727 everything that could have gone wrong went wrong tbh. She’s in hospital right now. We had a talk with her doc that our backs are against the wall. She had a sonogram and the reduced chemo she got prepared one bile duct to where a drain could be put in. She had that done two weeks ago today. Bedrest for a day, when she was allowed to get up she had excruciating pain, was given calories because her appetite went completely and with those fluids she got pneumonia and a fever. Good thing is the bile is draining into her duodenum now, her bilirubin is almost at normal level, but she’s weak since she hasn’t gotten up for 2 weeks. We are also battling one doctor (her main one is on vacation). She lacks empathy. We know her treatment is palliative, we know she won’t live to 80 but she keeps repeating that almost every day and asks my mom if she REALLY WANTS more chemo. Plan with her main doc is that the bile needs to drain so she can get another chemo medication in full dosage to try to shrink the main tumor and to get rid or shrink the metastasis she has so she can get some quality of life back. I’ve spend the last week trying to cheer her up because that stupid doc is putting her down. Tbh she doesn’t have another option than the chemo. It’s that or saying she’s ready to die. She wants to live so her mind is made up. Yesterday she got up and walked her first steps. Chemo is planned for Monday or Tuesday and then another day or two in hospital and she comes home. We need to get her moving until then and we are making progress. If you asked me 3.5 months ago if she would still be here I would have said no. She’s my super hero ❤️. Thank you so much for asking and excuse any typos or grammar errors. I’m german 😂.

[@lizzzarduh]

@@Steffelchen1980how is she now?

[@Steffelchen1980]

I’m actually in hospital right now, because my mom is passing away. Another infection, more weakness but she’s not ready to let go yet. I was praying to have her stay longer and right now I’m praying she’ll let go to be at peace. 4 month and 6 days between being diagnosed and the end 💔.

[@Steffelchen1980]

@@lizzzarduh she’s fighting, but it won’t be long anymore, today or tomorrow. Hope it’s today for her.

[@persiogrullon8143]

I just a call from UCSF and they told me that are not accepting international patients with Cholangiocarcinoma. Can anyone help?

[@thomashare5907]

Is he still survive?

[@anneliesevoelker2502]

Is best Le duct cancer genetic? I'm healthy. I have acid reflux and heartburn with certain foods. My mom Paula died from bile duct cancer in December 2016.

[@gemum4219]

My parent died from extra hepatic bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma). They found it before it spread to lymph nodes and other organs and believed they got it all. But he caught an infection called clostridium difficile at the hospital a few weeks after the surgery and that killed him, not the cancer. He was doing well, walking beginning to eat solid foods, talking but once he contracted the infection he began going downhill. 4 weeks after his surgery, which completely removed what was a well defined small cancer in his bile duct, he died from the problems of the infection. One thing, yes I have the same problem - acid reflux. I stopped drinking caffeinated drinks like coffee and no longer have that problem. My father also had the same problem. I believe there may be an association to this. So keep an eye on your health.

[@anneliesevoelker2502]

@@gemum4219 that sounds horrible. Mostly stay away from spice foods, lots of fresh fruit and veggies. Not a whole lot of bread. Lots of green tea and make matcha.

[@gemum4219]

@@anneliesevoelker2502 Hi Anneliese, thank you for the dietary ideas. I have tried matcha before. I may see if I can develop a taste for it, if it is indeed healthy.

[@raktimsaikia1941]

Is there any way to contact UCSF regarding this? Need help for a stage 4 patient with no symptoms. Please help.

[@persiogrullon8143]

I am looking for a second opinion.?

[@selenealba7435]

What kind of 3D scan was this to view the gallbladder?

[@priyankavikinmore5330]

Can bile duct cancer be cured??

[@beckysciba54]

Yes, IF the liver can be resected, and the cancer has not spread. I am living proof of it! 2.5 years cancer free from bile duct cancer.

[@funfacts-t5c]

thank you doctor you are god

[@simonbelmont65]

What stage was this bile duct cancer at? My Mom has stage 4 of this. If anyone can help it would greatly be appreciated.

[@playwin2175]

My mother to 🥲 hopefully we get some answers

[@simonbelmont65]

@@playwin2175 hopefully, this cancer sucks. Thank You for your reply.

[@dr.nandinisudheesh4434]

Hi there May I know what treatment was suggested for your lovely mom. I am desperately trying to get second opinion for one of my very close relative who is diagnosed with stage 4. Any info would be of great great help as time is ticking. Thank you

[@Lee-sv8su]

How is your mom now sending blessings as my mum has just been diagnosed with it

[@simonbelmont65]

@@Lee-sv8su my Mom passed away from this cancer at the end of January 😢