What happens after a diagnosis of Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as Cancer of the Bile Duct?

In this episode of Cancer...Now What? host Jenny Martin, MBA, is joined by medical oncologist Dr. David Cho, Oncology Nurse Navigator Dawn Bassett, RN, and Bill Fritsch, a Cholangiocarcinoma survivor who has been in remission for seven years.

Together, they explore Cholangiocarcinoma from the physician, patient, and nurse navigator perspectives—from diagnosis and developing an individualized treatment plan to managing side effects, recovery, follow-up care, and life after cancer.

Dr. Cho discusses treatment options, the importance of multidisciplinary cancer care, and advances such as molecular testing, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and precision medicine. Bill shares his personal experience navigating diagnosis, treatment, and seven years of survivorship, while Dawn explains how nurse navigation can help patients and families understand their care, access resources, manage challenges, and feel supported throughout the cancer journey.

This episode offers practical information, expert insight, and an important message of hope for patients, survivors, caregivers, and families affected by Cholangiocarcinoma.

Cancer...Now What? is sponsored by Arizona Center for Cancer Care.

In this episode of Cancer… Now What?, moderator Jenny Martin, MBA, of Arizona Center for Cancer Care is joined by Christopher Biggs, MD, radiation oncologist; Amir Azadi, MD, neuro-oncologist; and John Wanebo, MD, FACS, neurological surgeon with Barrow Brain and Spine. Together, they discuss how brain tumors are detected, common symptoms, diagnostic technology, the three primary types of brain tumors, the typical order of treatment and the blood-brain barrier. They also share ways to help reduce cancer risk and explain which chemotherapy side effects patients should monitor during treatment, after treatment and over the long term.

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