Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation

         Throughout this blog our group has discussed one cancer in particular, which is known as Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct) Cancer.  When doing some research and becoming more familiar with this rare cancer we discovered an organization based out of Salt Lake City.  They are called The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation and their website is http://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/.   The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation is ran by a community of volunteers that have been affected in one way or another by this deadly cancer.  Their purpose as it reads on their website, 

         “Our mission is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by bile duct cancer. As our reach continues to expand, we examine ways to improve diagnosis and early detection and advance therapies for prolonging life.”
 
         Founded in 2006 this non-profit organization focuses on 4 main concepts: Collaboration, Understanding, Research, and Education, which are also known as CURE.  Within these 4 key elements they give people the ability to hope, find faith, have security and feel loved, which in the terms of cancer is the best medicine someone can receive.  Within The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation website people who are suffering from the cancer, their family members, their friends, and individuals who are just looking to become more familiar with what this cancer is about can go and participate in discussion boards, events,  ask a doctor questions, learn about the different stages that people go through while having this cancer, and obtain information about different treatments that people can use to help better their chances of a longer life with Cholangiocarcinoma. 

         Having the opportunity to better understand this cancer and the people that have been affected you automatically feel a sense of bond and this undeniable, heart warming pride that people have.  It’s like being apart of a close nit family that regardless of what happens they will always be there for one another and never give up on each other and The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation is the perfect example of this.

1 comment:

  1. Thank you for sharing, I was fighting my cancer. A week after I turned 45 I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that spread to my liver. It was a long hard journey but July 19 will be 5 years cancer free after drinking Dr Itua herbal medicine. I wish the best for anyone with cancer and I will recommend Dr Itua to anyone with cancer and Dr Itua will cure you completely. I’m thankful I meant Dr Itua Stay on them about the ox platinum that can leave you with permanent damage. They backed down on mine after drinking dr itua herbal medicine and I don’t have any permanent side effects. Much love from California stays strong . If you have any questions You can write to Dr Itua Herbal Center on drituaherbalcenter@gmail.com.

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