Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
Emergency care is appropriate for confusion, fainting, severe breathing difficulty, uncontrolled bleeding, or sudden severe illness.
Contact the cancer team promptly for new jaundice, worsening itching, persistent vomiting, increasing abdominal swelling, uncontrolled pain, or inability to eat or drink.
Fever or chills with jaundice or upper abdominal pain may indicate an infected bile duct and needs urgent assessment.
After surgery, regular follow-up looks for recurrence and addresses the effects of treatment.
Visits may include a symptom review, physical examination, blood tests, and imaging.
The timing depends on the original tumor, treatment received, and the care center’s plan.
Routine follow-up is appropriate for questions about ongoing fatigue, appetite, mild digestive changes, medication side effects, or emotional concerns.
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People receiving active therapy usually need more frequent visits.
Blood counts and kidney and liver function may be checked before treatment.
Scans are used at intervals to see whether the cancer is shrinking, stable, or growing.
New symptoms should be reported rather than saved for the next scheduled scan.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Cholangiocarcinoma. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.