Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Bile Duct Cancer

Bile duct cancer is rare but aggressive. Bile duct cancer is a cancer in the tubes that carry the digestive fluid through the liver. It can happen in the parts of the bile ducts that are outside or inside the liver. Cancer of the bile duct outside of the liver is much more common. Tests to diagnose bile duct cancer may include a physical exam, imaging tests of the liver and bile ducts, blood tests or biopsy.

Symptoms

  • Jaundice
  • Itchy skin
  • Fever
  • Abdominal pain

Treatments

  • surgery
  • radiation therapy
  • chemotherapy

Risk Factors

Risk factors include having inflammation of the bile duct, ulcerative colitis, and some liver diseases.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Gastrointestinal Cancer Program

Our expert team treats all cancers of the gastrointestinal system, as well as pancreatic and liver cancers, with surgery, chemotherapy, and more.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
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Radiation Oncology

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Boston Medical Center is committed to providing expert, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility. Our team of skilled radiation on…
Radiation Oncology