What are the common measures to prevent bile duct cancer

Cholangiocarcinoma is more dangerous than pancreatic cancer because of its difficulty in treatment and low cure rate. According to statistics, most patients with cholangiocarcinoma who are diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma have a one-year survival rate of less than 50% for those who undergo internal and external bile duct drainage; the five-year survival rate after radical resection is only 13.4% to 25.7%. The prevention of such dangerous diseases must be taken seriously. Let's learn about the common measures to prevent cholangiocarcinoma.

1. Pay attention to related symptoms: Cholangiocarcinoma refers to a malignant tumor of the extrahepatic bile duct that originates from the confluence of the left and right hepatic ducts to the lower end of the common bile duct. To prevent this disease, you need to understand some of its related symptoms, such as: abdominal discomfort, stomach pain, nausea, ascites, and enlarged gallbladder. Once discovered, you should pay attention to it, seek medical attention as soon as possible, and make further diagnosis and treatment to prevent it from happening.

2. Pay attention to diet: Develop good eating habits, avoid spicy food, eat less greasy food, and do not drink strong alcohol.

3. Regular physical examinations: People over 40 years old, especially women, should undergo regular B-ultrasound examinations. If cholecystitis, gallstones or polyps are found, follow-up examinations should be conducted. If any changes in the condition are found, treatment should be initiated as soon as possible.

4. Maintain a good attitude : Maintaining a good attitude is the most effective medicine for any prevention and disease. Therefore, maintaining a happy mental state is the key and the first priority.

In addition, although the cause of bile duct cancer is still unclear, it has been found to be related to the following factors, such as pancreatic juice reflux, bile stasis, stone formation, malignant transformation of benign bile duct tumors, and tumor-like differentiation of liver stem cells, which can cause chronic inflammation and stimulation of the bile duct mucosa, thereby inducing bile duct cancer. Therefore, if there is any inflammation, disease, surgical history, or contact with any substance related to the cause of the disease, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to eliminate hidden dangers.