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Biliary Tract Cancer

Biliary tract cancers, which include malignancies of the bile ducts and gallbladder, are rare but aggressive diseases often diagnosed at an advanced stage—either locally advanced or metastatic. In the US, approximately 8,000 cases of bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) and 4,700 cases of gallbladder cancer are diagnosed each year. Patients with biliary tract cancers face numerous challenges throughout their care journey, including delays in diagnosis, limited access to specialized care, and difficulties navigating the complexities of the health care system. These challenges are often compounded by the impact of social determinants of health.

Sources: American Cancer Society, World Cancer Research Fund

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Biliary Tract Video Series

The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC), in partnership with the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, presents a new 3-part ACCC Knowledge Series, Addressing Disparities in the Diagnosis and Treatment for Biliary Tract Cancers. This video series highlights strategies to reduce disparities in the diagnosis and management of biliary tract cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma. Designed for gastrointestinal oncology providers, the series offers practical tools to enhance diagnostic accuracy, guide evidence-based treatment selection (including assessment for surgical candidacy), and support coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
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CANCER BUZZ Podcast

  • Navigating Disparities and Challenges in BTC Care – [Podcast] Ep 190
    May 9, 2025

    Navigating disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract cancer (BTC) is essential for improving patient outcomes, ensuring equitable care, and optimizing the patient experience. The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) remains committed to increasing awareness and disseminating the latest strategies for BTC management. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ explores these issues with Paige Griffith, CRNP, lead oncology nurse practitioner at Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, who highlights the vital role of multidisciplinary teams in reducing care fragmentation and streamlining care delivery. CANCER BUZZ also speaks with Chaundra Bishop, a patient with biliary tract cancer, who shares her personal experience confronting systemic barriers—particularly delays and obstacles during the diagnostic process—and offers insights into how addressing such disparities can improve the patient journey for others.

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