My adopted son who is 44 has just been diagonst with bile duct cancer, tumor is in bile duct &also on outside of duct, Rob is to be operated on in 10days, I want to know what are best food choices, I want to know how to help him. He has wife and 2 small boys 9 & 7, he is the best husband , father, son & friend. I wont give up on getting him better, So any advice you can give me will be appreciated. We live in Melbourne Australia,ThanksClaire
DearY our adopted son already having been diagnosed as bile duct cancer, surgery will be the best option if found feasible by your Once surgeon. This has to be followed if necessary by local radiation therapy and systemic chemotherapy. If surgery does not leave any residual disease then only systemic adjutant chemotherapy may be considered. The clear understanding will be there when we have post surgical and pathological details. Surgery is the best option. If the disease is completely resected out he may need adjutant systemic chemotherapy. If residual disease was left after surgery né may need external radiotherapy as we. Post surgical and histopathological details will give understanding about the further course of action. Following the advice of your treating doctor will be the best help to your son. Non-fatty foods and palatable liquid diets may be suitable for him. I wish your son best of luck and quick recovery.