discussion boards — Plasma IL-6, elevated risk facor for development of bile duct cancer

Re: Plasma IL-6, elevated risk facor for development of bile duct cancer

null@example.com (Gavin) — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:10:42 +0000

Thanks for this Marion.

null@example.com (marions) — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:25:28 +0000

You are welcome, Deb. BTW I just love reading your blog.
Hugs,
Marion

null@example.com (Deb_) — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:12:36 +0000

Thanks Marion,

null@example.com (marions) — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:00:06 +0000

Deb...it is a parasite and yes, it is the same as liver fluke which infects the bile ducts.
Hugs,
Marion

null@example.com (Deb_) — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:45:27 +0000

Is Opisthorchis viverrini the same as liver fluke?

null@example.com (marions) — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:38:13 +0000

eli...thanks much. I would love to hear your comments whenever time allows.

null@example.com (eli) — Thu, 31 May 2012 00:49:08 +0000

Here's a short article about this study, written in plain English:

Researchers discover biomarker for advanced bile duct fibrosis and bile duct cancer
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-b … rosis.html

P.S. Marion, I will try to get back to your question when I have a bit more time.

null@example.com (marions) — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:26:33 +0000

Interesting development:
This makes me wonder:

Those infected with Opisthorchis viverrini? Is it a different cancer after all?