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The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation is a global 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and our mission is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for cholangiocarcinoma patients.
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/.
November 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
💚 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
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“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
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
📅 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.
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🧬 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
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
💚 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
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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/
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
💚 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
November 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🏃‍♂️💚 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
November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🕸️ 🎃 Wishing you a Happy Halloween! We’re batty about this community! 🦇
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
📱 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.
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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.
October 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
💚 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!
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
✨ 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.
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“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.
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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.
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
💚 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.
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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.
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Happy Diwali from the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation! 🌟

May this season of light inspire hope, brighten every path, and remind us that together, our community shines stronger. 💛🪔💚

#Diwali #LightThePath #CureCCA #strengthincommunity
October 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
💚 October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) is rare, but awareness saves lives. Learn the risk factors, symptoms, and how the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation supports patients, advances research, and brings hope worldwide. 🌍 #LiverCancerAwareness #OctoberIs4Livers
October 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The October CCF Update is here! Join On Your Mark to carry forward Mark’s legacy, sign up for upcoming webinars, and take part in the Turkey Trot with Team CCF! 💚 Don’t miss the Legacy Caregiver Gathering Nov. 6 and stay tuned for Awareness Month updates.

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Your October CCF Update
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October 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
💻 Join Dr. Lipika Goyal from Stanford for the CCF webinar on Managing Side Effects of FGFR Inhibitors. Learn strategies to improve comfort, monitor side effects, and support treatment outcomes. 🗓 Oct 21, 3:30 PM EDT | Sponsored by Taiho Oncology
October 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Katie & her son Asher honor Bobby’s legacy through Bobby’s Ducks, spreading hope one green duck at a time. 🦆 Join the Oct 18 Memorial Ride & follow their Jeep adventures: https://quackshack.net/shop/ols/products/bobbys-duck.
October 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Honor your loved one’s legacy through giving. 💚 Create a memorial or In Lieu of Flowers page to celebrate their life and support patients and families affected by cholangiocarcinoma. Start here: https://give.cholangiocarcinoma.org/campaign/cholangiocarcinoma-foundation-memorial-fundraising/c684057
October 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM