Cholangiocarcinoma secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Epidemiology data show the following intervention may help to reduce your risk of cholangiocarcinoma:

• Getting vaccinated against the hepatitis B

• Taking precautions to avoid blood-borne or sexually transmitted infections by other viruses

• Keeping a healthy lifestyle: Quitting smoking and alcohol, controlling weight.

• Avoiding exposure to the certain chemicals such as Thorotrast