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Bile Duct Cancer:

Bile Duct Cancer, or Cholangiocarcinoma the name of the disease in medical language a rare, but very aggressive kind of cancer. A greenish fluid secreted in the liver and stored in the gall bladder. Bile enormously essential to aid the digestion system and absorption in the small intestine. The bile Duct is an important organ of the human body. Performs a vital function in the human body. a duct-like tube that sends Bile (fluid) from the Liver and Gall Bladder to the duodenum (first section of the small intestine).

Malignant (cancer) cells are developed in the Bile Duct in this disease. The risk of cancer can increase due to certain liver diseases. Pain in the abdomen and jaundice can symptoms of Bile Duct Cancer. Weight loss and yellowish skin when Bile Ducts blocked by a tumor. Generalized itching, fever dark urine, and colored stool can also the symptoms of Bile Duct Cancer.

Diagnosis of bile duct cancer:

There are specific tests to detect, diagnose, and know the stage of Bile Duct and nearby organs’ cancer. For the diagnosis of bile duct cancer sample of tissues obtained through different procedures. Including Blood chemistry tests, the Tumor marker test, Biopsy, Ultrasound Computed Laparoscopy, Tomography (CT or CAT) scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and PTC (Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography.

Anything that affects the chances of getting cancer or any other disease is called a risk factor. Some research studies suggest about 40% of cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) patients are victims of identifiable risk factors. whereas factors like aging, genetic predisposition cannot be altered.

Exact causes are still not known. But some research studies suggest some possible risk factors including Bile Duct stones, invasion, parasite, or inflammation.

The parasitic disease can also a risk factor. A parasitoid an infection caused or transmitted by parasites. Other causing factors may Alcoholic liver disease, parasitic infections, Human immunodeficiency (HIV) infection, Bile-duct cysts, Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C virus infection, Diabetes, Inflammatory bowel disease.

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Some measures are taken to minimize the risk factors such as limiting the use of alcohol. taking a healthy diet, not smoking, physical active ties, and vaccination against the hepatitis B virus. Patients with early-stage diagnosed Bile Duct cancer have a 5-years survival ratio estimated at 30%. The 5-years survival rate is 24% if cancer spread in nearby regional lymph.

5-years survival ration just 2% if cancer spread to a distant part of the body. Even after transplant surgery,  the survival rate typically 50%. Cholangiocarcinoma ratio is nominal in the Western world with a ratio of 0.2 persons in 100, 000 annually.

The ration of Bile Duct cancer higher in East Asian countries and especially Thailand. Where the disease of Live Flukes common and about 60 persons in 100, 000 the cases of this cancer annually.

The rate of this disease at the rise in even the Western world. About 2500 new cases of Bile Duct cancer are diagnosed annually in the US alone.

Itching (about 66%), abdominal pain (30 to 50%), weight loss ( 30 to 50%), fever ( in about 20%), and darkness in stool and urine color its symptoms.

The procedures generally conducted for the diagnosis are as follows:

• ERCP procedures.
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
• Endoscopic ultrasound.
• Biopsy: A procedure in which getting a small sample of tissue for examination through a microscope is called a biopsy.
• LFT: Liver Function Test.
• Images tests. Through these tests, doctors try to examine the abnormalities in the internal organs that may show Bile Duct cancer.
• CT scans Computerized Tomography scans.
• The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) combined with.
• Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP).

Cholangiocarcinoma one of the most difficult types of tumors to treat. don’t hesitate to ask about your doctor’s experience with treating the condition. 

Bile duct cancer’s or Cholangiocarcinoma treatments may include:

• Surgery ( removing cancer affected portion of . if possible).
• Liver transplant.
• Chemotherapy ( killing the cancer cells y using specific medicines).
• Radiation therapy (Destroying cancer cells by using high-energy rays, X-rays, photons).
• Photodynamic therapy.
• Biliary drainage (A procedure to restore the flow of Bile through bypass surgery around cancer affected area or by stents).
• Targeted Therapy Drugs.
• Immunotherapy.
• Palliative Therapy.

 

By adopting a healthy pattern of life, exercises, natural and organic healthy food. We can minimize the chances of various diseases including cancer. The use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, and other poisonous medicines in crops and other food and yields increases the risks of fatal diseases also including various types of cancers. The more we adopt natural ways of life and organic foods the more we develop immunity against diseases.

LIVER CANCER IN CHILDREN:

The Liver’s largest organ found in the human body. It involved in many important functions and chemical reactions and considered as the metabolic factory of our body. It stores carbohydrates, uses fats to provide energy, stores minerals, and vitamins. Breaks down proteins, and also involved in the production of blood clotting factors.

Cancer! This six-letter word can make your whole existence upside down. one of those diseases that spread faster than anything else in the entire world. A very invasive and destructive enemy of our body. The body cells start to grow and divide uncontrollably. And then they migrate to different sites of the body. which can even result in death if not cured on time. Cancer different types. Here we will focus on liver cancer in Children.

Symptoms of liver cancer in Children

Liver cancer in children known as Hepatoblastoma. It occurs in young children in the form of a tumor in the liver. The cause of Hepatoblastoma still not defined, no genetic linkage but it usually occurs to those children who develop the condition of Beckwith-Wiedemann or have a family history of familial polyposis coli. It occurs between the ages of one and two years.

The symptoms of liver cancer, include pain in the abdomen although the symptoms become more prominent when the size of the tumor gets enlarged. There a loss of appetite, swollen belly, nausea and vomiting, lethargy and fever, etc.

The first step of investigation involves tests to diagnose the disease in order to determine the level of cancer and then to treat it accordingly. The diagnoses involve blood tests to detect the presence of tumors in the blood. Then the ultrasound of the liver done in order to find out the size of the tumor, and then a detailed CT scan of the abdomen to check if it spread. Then finally biopsy of the tumor done to make the final diagnosis.

chances of recovery and treatment:

The chances of recovery and treatment depend upon the stage of cancer. The size of the tumor, relapse, or the risk group your child falls into.  The treatment usually involves surgery, chemotherapy, and liver transplantation if needed.

Chemotherapy carried out in order to destroy the cancer cells and to shrink them. It is given through injections in the vein. Some side effects of chemotherapy such as hair loss, nausea and vomiting, bone marrow suppression, and sore mouth.  After chemotherapy, surgery performed by a liver surgeon to completely remove the tumors from the area.

 

In the past, people thought that only hepatitis and only severe liver conditions would lead to liver cancer. But that’s not the case anymore. According to the experts. it is even threatening for those who have Diabetes, Obesity or are consuming unhealthy foods. Cancer is a deadly disease that can silently attack, anyone and you would not even know for a long time.

Our lifestyle plays an important role in how long we live. We think that cancer wouldn’t happen to us because we do not have any liver diseases. but it can still happen to you if you are overeating. And too only unhealthy food without working out or exercising.

Research suggests that exercising every day reduces the risk of liver cancer or any type of cancer in your body. Working out for 20 minutes daily can make your body very active and healthy. A study was conducted in Italy where people who ate more fruits and vegetables found a 50 percent reduction in liver cancer. even if they were suffering from other liver diseases. Consuming steroids and hormones can also cause liver cancer. because they damage our liver heavily.

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There are some symptoms such as abdominal pain. heaviness in the chest, nausea, and loss of appetite, etc. if you have such symptoms then you must get yourself checked. Even if you do not have any symptoms you should get yourself screened every year. it is good for your peace of mind and future.