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CCF Community Rises to the Challenge During Awareness Month
Thank you to the incredible volunteers who dedicated themselves to CCA Awareness Month by fundraising through Choose Your Challenge and…
Finding Strength in Community: The Gidel Family’s Tribute to Linda
Grief and Giving Linda Lombardo Gidel was a woman of immense warmth, kindness, and generosity. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother,…
Shawn's Survivor Story
In May 2014, at just 39 years old, I was diagnosed with liver cancer. I had no family history of…
From Patient 3737 to Advocate: The Life-Changing Power of Clinical Trials
by Melinda Bachini In April 2012, I walked into the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as Patient 3737. While not being…
2025 Los Angeles Cholangiocarcinoma Symposium
The 2025 Los Angeles Symposium, hosted with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, brings together leading experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, patients,…
Announcing the Patient & Caregiver Engagement Committee for the Annual Conference
We are thrilled to introduce the dedicated members of our Annual Conference Patient & Caregiver Engagement Committee! Since early fall,…
Survivor Thrives with the Support of Family and Community
In September 2023, Aileen’s life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma. As a pediatric nurse and…
Biomarker Testing and Additional Opinions offers Strength and Hope
In the summer of 2021, Cynthia began experiencing mild heartburn—an unusual symptom for her. When she visited her family doctor,…