Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that originates in the bile ducts. The bile ducts are thin tubes that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine, helping in digestion.
There are three types of bile duct cancer:
1. Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: This type of bile duct cancer begins in the bile duct inside the liver.
2. Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma: It originates at the hilum, where the left and right hepatic ducts join to form the common hepatic duct, which carries bile out of the liver.
3. Distal Cholangiocarcinoma: This type of bile duct
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland, which is a small walnut-shaped gland located below the bladder in men. It is one of the most common types of cancer in men, especially older men.
Prostate cancer usually develops slowly and may not cause any symptoms in the early stages. However, as the cancer progresses, symptoms may include frequent urination, weak urine flow, blood in the urine or ****, pain in the lower back, hips, or pelvis, and erectile dysfunction.
The exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown, but factors that may increase the risk include age (most common in men over 5, fa