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What Is The Life Expectancy For IVB Bile Duct Cancer Patients?

My mother was just diagnosed with stage IVB bile duct cancer. What is the life expectancy with this type of cancer. I have heard that chemo is still in debate as to whether or not it is actually useful for this type of cancer. Additionally, I'd like to know the speed or how agressive this type of cancer is.
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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Hi. Thanks for using health care magic. Stage 4B bile duct cancer has bad prognosis only and it's also an aggressive one. Please consult a hepatic surgeon and get treatment. Your mother may be having severe pain due to the cancer. If she has, get medications for that so that she can get symptomatic relief at least. Thank you.
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What Is The Life Expectancy For IVB Bile Duct Cancer Patients?

Hi. Thanks for using health care magic. Stage 4B bile duct cancer has bad prognosis only and it s also an aggressive one. Please consult a hepatic surgeon and get treatment. Your mother may be having severe pain due to the cancer. If she has, get medications for that so that she can get symptomatic relief at least. Thank you.