How long can patients with mid- to late-stage bile duct cancer live?

How long can you live with mid-to-late stage bile duct cancer?

1. How long you can live with bile duct cancer in the middle and late stages depends on the situation. If you are actively treated, you may live 1-5 years, but if the condition is serious, you may only live 3-6 months.

2. Cholangiocarcinoma is caused by malignant tumors. It occurs in the bile duct system. Affected by the disease, patients may experience symptoms such as jaundice, fever, nausea and vomiting. The disease is in the development stage in the middle and late stages. If the disease is actively treated and stabilized, the survival time can usually be prolonged, and generally 1-5 years can be survived.

3. If there is no treatment after the disease occurs or the treatment is ineffective, cancer cells can easily spread or metastasize to the surrounding areas, which will not only lead to more serious diseases, but also shorten the survival time. These patients may only live for 3-6 months. If you actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment during this period and take good care of your life, it will help prolong your survival.

4. After the disease occurs, it is recommended to register for oncology improvement examination, and then choose the appropriate treatment method according to the doctor's advice, such as drug treatment, surgical treatment, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc. During the dietary care period, you can drink more warm water or fresh fruits and vegetables, but avoid spicy, irritating, raw, cold and greasy food.