Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)

Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)

• Bile duct cancer, also called cholangiocarcinoma, is a cancer that's found anywhere in the bile ducts.


• The bile ducts are small tubes that connect different organs. They are part of the digestive system.


• How serious bile duct cancer is depends on where it is in the bile ducts, how big it is, if it has spread and your general health.

Important

It's important to get any symptoms of bile duct cancer checked as soon as possible.

Coronavirus advice

Get advice about coronavirus and cancer:

• Macmillan: Coronavirus guidance for people with cancer


• Cancer Research UK: Coronavirus and cancer