Bile duct cancer : Help and support

Bile ducts are tubes which connect the liver and the gall bladder to the small intestine. The tubes are used to transfer bile which is used in the small intestine to break down fat in food that has been eaten. Cancers of the bile duct are also known as cholangiocarcinomas. The following links will help you to find out more about cancer of the bile duct and the support that is available for anyone affected.
You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.

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Link:Clinical Nurse Specialist

Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust

The Clinical Nurse Specialist for cancers of the pancreas, gall bladder, bile duct and liver is Sue Wilner. She is based at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford and welcomes enquiries from patients treated in the Oxford area.
Contact: Sue Wilner
Telephone: 01865 235130

Link last reviewed: 26 November 2009

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Link:Hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT)

Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust

Find out more about the Hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) who are responsible for managing cancers of the liver, biliary tree and pancreas at Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals

Link last reviewed: 24 November 2009

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Link:Maggie’s Cancer Information Centre Oxford

Produced by:Maggie's (Oxford)

Maggie's Oxford, based at the Churchill Hospital,is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm and provides information, psychological and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer. They have a resident psychologist and a team of cancer support specialists including CAB benefits advisors, on hand for drop-in and pre-booked appointments and courses. visit the website, phone or just call in for a cup of tea and a chat and find out more.
Contact: Maggie's (Oxford)
Telephone: Tel (01865) 225690