Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation

Join us for the 2025 Houston Cholangiocarcinoma Symposium on Dec. 12! 🌟 Hear from leading experts and CCF advocates, including Eugene Koay, Stacie Lindsey, Dan Duda, and more. Connect, learn, and advance patient care. Register today: curecca.link/HoustonSymposium 🕗📍Houston, TX

We are just $5,000 away from hitting $100,000 in donations for Candles for the Cure. Be a part of getting us to this first benchmark in a campaign that changes lives.

Light a candle for the cure today at curecca.link/candles25. 🕯️Together, we’ll keep the flame burning bright for all who need it.

As Giving Tuesday comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has already given.  Each candle represents hope and the tireless work we do together to change the future for patients and families worldwide.

Light a candle today at https://curecca.link/candles25,

This holiday season, turn hope into possibility for those facing cholangiocarcinoma. ✨

Your gift to Candles for the Cure fuels research, connects patients & caregivers, and unites the community. Give today and help bring more holidays with loved ones: https://curecca.link/candles25

💚 Today is Giving Tuesday! 💚 Support patients & families facing cholangiocarcinoma. Your gift to Candles for the Cure funds research, connects patients to specialists, and provides hope. Give today to make an even bigger impact: https://curecca.link/candles25

💚 Giving Tuesday 💚
“When my dad was diagnosed with bile duct cancer, I felt the same fear many families face. Now, every patient reminds me why CCF’s research and support matter.” -Dr. Trudy Wu
Radiation Oncologist & Daughter

Give today: https://curecca.link/candles25

It's Giving Tuesday!

Thanks to two generous matching gifts—$25,000 from the Breuhan family (in memory of Andrea Scott) and $9,000 from Bob and Gladys Schussel (in memory of Jill Coyle)—every dollar you give today will be doubled for twice the impact.

Make a gift today at curecca.link\/candles2025.

💚 Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! 💚

Every gift brings hope to patients and families facing cholangiocarcinoma. Your support funds life-changing research, connects patients to expert care, and reminds families they are never alone. 

Give hope today: https://curecca.link/candles25.

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with #cholangiocarcinoma, one of the most important things you can do is find a specialist who specializes in your specific type of cancer; this may require a second opinion. 

Find a specialist today using our Specialist Map at curecca.link/specialistmap.

February is just around the corner, and that means it is time to prepare for Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month! We've marked down some of our merch for Black Friday. Visit our online store today to get your awareness gear. Thanks for spreading the word with us!

curecca.org/shop/

Wishing our community a happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for the strength of our CCF community and the hope that research brings 🦃💚

We are grateful for the incredible turnout at our recent CARE Team gatherings in Washington, D.C. / Baltimore, and Houston. 💚

These meetups create space for connection, support, and community. Find upcoming events near you at https://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/events/.

💚 You Are Not Alone 💚

Feeling the weight of loss this holiday season? Our bereaved support group offers a safe space to share, reflect, and connect with others who understand. 

💚 Request a bereaved caregiver mentor: curecca.link/BereavedMentor
💚 Join a bereaved support group: curecca.link/bereaved

Today is Children’s Grief Awareness Day — a day to recognize the unique challenges children and young adults face when losing a loved one. Our Grief Care Kit, with support from AstraZeneca, provides practical resources to help families guide kids through grief. 
https://curecca.link/GriefToolKit

“After my dad’s cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis, I turned to CCF searching for answers and found something I hadn’t felt in days: hope. This season, your support ensures no patient or caregiver walks this path alone.” -Rob Howard 🕯️ Light a Candle of Hope: curecca.link/candles25

📅 Save the Date! Join us for the 2026 Birmingham Cholangiocarcinoma Symposium on Feb 20, 2026, in Birmingham, AL. Connect with experts, researchers, patients, and advocates. Snacks, beverages, and lunch provided.

Register today to reserve your spot: https://curecca.link/birmingham.

🧬 Today is Cancer Biomarker Awareness Day!

Cancer #biomarkertesting helps doctors match patients to best treatment based on the cancer’s unique biology. Ask your doctor about biomarker testing today! 

Learn more at biomarkersmatter.org.

#CancerBiomarkers | #CancerBiomarkerDay

💚 Upcoming Webinar: A Guide to Immunotherapy
Join us Nov 13 @ 4:00 p.m. (EDT) with Jenna O’Rourke, MSN, FNP-BC from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to learn about immunotherapy, side effects, and how doctors decide if it’s right for someone with cholangiocarcinoma. https://curecca.link/nov13

Looking for a gentle, gut-friendly meal during treatment? 🎃 Try pumpkin oatmeal! It’s packed with easy-to-tolerate fiber, vitamins, and minerals—low in fat and FODMAPs to help ease GI symptoms. 💚

Get more evidence-based nutrition tips with free Ina®: https://adchol.savorhealth.com/portal/

💚 This November, join our support groups to find connection, comfort, and understanding for anyone affected by cholangiocarcinoma.

✨ Register for any group here: curecca.link/supportgroups

🏃‍♂️💚 We’re grateful to Anton Semelroth Jr. for running the Marine Corps Marathon in honor of his grandpa, Dick, raising $3,490 for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Thank you, Anton, for your generosity and dedication! https://give.cholangiocarcinoma.org/fundraiser/6489752

🕸️ 🎃 Wishing you a Happy Halloween! We’re batty about this community! 🦇

📱 Sign up for free expert grief support — delivered via text.

Help Texts provides personalized tips, resources, and gentle guidance to support you as you grieve. Getting support is as easy as getting a text.

👉 Sign up today at helptexts.com/CCFgrief.

Join the CCF Webinar Weaponizing White Blood Cells to Fight Cholangiocarcinoma with Dr. Gregory Lesinski (Emory University) on Oct 30, 4 PM EDT. Learn about CAR T cells, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, and emerging immunotherapy research. Sponsored by the Bloom Family.

🔗 curecca.link/oct30.

💚 Honoring Jim’s memory, Susan Camberis hosted her first annual “Smoke Out Cholangiocarcinoma” at Mission BBQ. Friends and family came together to celebrate his life, enjoy his favorite food, and raise $1,525 to support others impacted by cholangiocarcinoma. 💚 Thank you!

✨ CARE Events are happening across the country! ✨

📍 New England Get-Together 
🗓️ Oct. 28 | 💻 Virtual

📍 Houston Memorial Park Meet Up
🗓️ Nov. 8 | 🤝 In-person 

📍 Washington, DC/Baltimore Inaugural CARE Event
🗓️ Nov. 15 | 💚 In-person

Register at curecca.link/25careevents.

“My mentor has been such a blessing to me. Always there at just the right times.” CholangioConnect connects patients, caregivers, and bereaved mentors with someone who understands their journey. 

🔗 Request a mentor today: curecca.link/cc.

Meet Dorian and Jade from The Woodlands, TX, two legacy caregivers, ministers, and mentors who are lifting others in the cholangiocarcinoma community. Become a mentor and support someone navigating their journey: curecca.link/cc.

💚 Grief looks different for everyone — and that’s okay. The Grief Care Kit Project offers resources to help children and young adults navigate loss with compassion. Thanks to AstraZeneca, kits are free for families in need. Request one here: https://curecca.link/GriefToolKit.

Join Team CCF's Choose Your Challenge this November by signing up for a local Turkey Trot or organizing one yourself! You can create a fundraising page and receive fundraising support.

Visit https://curecca.link/cyc to get started. The first 5 participants will receive a pair of Turkey Trot socks.