How long does it take for bile duct cancer to recur after surgery

Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer, and patients often suffer from postoperative chemotherapy. This is because cancer itself is not only extremely difficult to cure, but also prone to recurrence. Will cholangiocarcinoma recur after surgery like other cancers? How long after surgery does cholangiocarcinoma recur?

Cholangiocarcinoma refers to a malignant tumor of the digestive system that originates from the junction of the left and right hepatic ducts to the lower end of the common bile duct. Primary cholangiocarcinoma is rare. For early-stage patients, treatment is very promising, and surgical treatment is one of the methods used by many patients. However, early-stage cholangiocarcinoma is likely to recur after surgery, and recurrence will undoubtedly plunge the patient into the vortex of pain again.

Many patients do not want to suffer from disease, especially tumor diseases such as bile duct cancer. For early-stage patients, surgery is a common option. However, because surgery only removes lesions visible to the naked eye, cancer cells remaining in the blood or lymph cannot be completely eliminated, the recurrence rate 1-3 years after surgery is relatively high.

So, what should we do if bile duct cancer recurs after early surgery? Experts recommend that patients use drugs to consolidate treatment in time to prevent the recurrence and metastasis of cancer cells. Many friends will suddenly experience nausea, vomiting, and headaches. These may be symptoms of early bile duct cancer recurrence. Patients need to be alert and go to the hospital for relevant treatment in time.