How long can a patient with late-stage bile duct cancer live

Cholangiocarcinoma is a very dangerous disease. People don't know much about it, and some people have never heard of it, so they never thought they would get it. In addition, the early symptoms of cholangiocarcinoma are relatively hidden and difficult to detect. It is easy to be ignored and misdiagnosed, thus missing the best time for treatment. When it is discovered, it is usually in the middle or late stage. Cancer cells can easily invade blood vessels and nerve tissues, making treatment difficult. So how long can you live with cholangiocarcinoma in the late stage?

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. Two-thirds of cholangiocarcinomas grow in the hilum of the liver. This location is quite special, with blood vessels crisscrossed like electric wires. Cancer cells in the middle and late stages can easily invade the vascular and nerve tissues, making treatment difficult.

According to statistics, after most bile duct cancer patients are diagnosed, the one-year survival rate of those who undergo internal and external bile duct drainage is less than 50%; the 5-year survival rate after radical resection is only 13.4% to 25.7%.

Literature reports that the survival time of upper, middle, and lower bile duct cancers is (8.75±6.31), (10.31±8.01), and (14.48±12.95) months, respectively. The survival time of upper bile duct cancer is the shortest, while that of lower bile duct cancer is the longest. For patients with extrahepatic bile duct cancer who have the conditions, radical resection should be performed as early as possible.

With the development of radical resection, the application of memory alloy biliary stents, and the application of comprehensive post-vertebral treatment measures, the 2-year survival rate after radical resection has reached 40% to 70%, the average survival time after palliative treatment has exceeded 1 year, and the patient's quality of life has also improved, but the 5-year survival rate is still low.

Traditional Chinese medicine treats bile duct cancer based on syndrome differentiation and treatment, and has a strong holistic concept. It combines local treatment with overall treatment, which can not only shrink the tumor, but also improve the patient's immunity, enhance their resistance, and prolong the patient's survival.

According to actual reports, if the treatment of bile duct cancer by traditional Chinese medicine is effective, there are generally few side effects of Western medicine. There are already cases of bile duct cancer being cured by traditional Chinese medicine.

Therefore, the treatment effect of bile duct cancer is related to whether the diagnosis is made in time, the clinical type, the specific pathological characteristics, and whether the appropriate treatment methods are taken in time. Choosing the right treatment method is of great clinical significance for the treatment of bile duct cancer patients.

Therefore, do not lose confidence in treatment. The specific situation of each patient is different, and the most important thing is to take appropriate treatment measures at the right time.