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Apr 17, 2025, 00:23

10 Highlights not to miss from the 2025 Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Annual Conference

The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s 12th Annual Conference, themed “International Consensus on Research Priorities,” was held from April 9–11, 2025, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This pivotal event convened patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders to collaboratively identify and prioritize research directions aimed at advancing the treatment and understanding of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).

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Here 10 Highlights from the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Annual25 Conference

Here are some notable posts shared by oncologists and healthcare professionals on X and LinkedIn during the conference:

1. Flavio G Rocha, MD, FACS, FSSO

Always bittersweet to leave Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation #ccfac25 but feeling inspired with all the progress and future directions in cholangiocarcinoma.

2. Angela Lamarca

Very moving story by Cynthia Mitchell at Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation with #ccfac25 coming to an end How to find “the joy that exists in our life despite the darkness” when someone is diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma and all the Unexpected Gifts she found over the last years.

3. Adit Dharia

Incredibly grateful to Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation for the opportunity to attend such a heart-touching and inspiring conference. Truly thankful to Milind Javle for his mentorship and guidance throughout this journey.

4. Cogent Biosciences

We’re excited to sponsor the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation #CCFAnnualConference & grateful to be able to share our progress on our FGFR Clinical Program as we learn from leading experts, researchers & the Cholangiocarcinoma Patient Community. Stop by the Cogent table to learn more.

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5. Hind Hassan, MD

Grateful to have contributed to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Annual Conference #CCFAnnualConference Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation through our Genome-Wide Association Study. It’s been an incredible experience working alongside a wonderful team and the inspiring mentor, Dr.Lewis Roberts

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6. Angela Lamarca

Here we are (+ many more who are not in person but are attending in spirit) – the SpanishTeam fighting Cholangiocarcinoma at Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Annual Meeting Wear Green Day Patients, researchers and clinicians together.

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7. Stacie Lindsey

The stories, the moments, the smiles, the networking, the progress, the connections. There are so many things that make the Annual Conference the most special event of the year. I cherish all of this and am optimistic about the research we are focusing on #ccfac25.

8. Mairead G McNamara

Day 1 #ccfac25 research priority discussions on Diagnostics/Interventional, Surgery, Industry & Regulatory in CCA; unmet needs; 7 more to go on Day 2 & 3. Representation from The Christie NHS, Alicia Conway presenting work funded by Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, AMMF and Manchester Cancer Research Centre.

9. Mairead G McNamara

Day 2 #ccfac25 Glad to be part of Working group 10: systemic therapies; ably led by Rachna Shroff, Lorenza Rimassa. Research priorities

1) 2nd & later line therapies,

2) Optimal therapy sequencing,

3) Novel immune modulating therapies

10. WatSmartGov

Excited to attend the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference in Salt Lake City. Surrounded by survivors, caregivers and research that make care for rare cancer possible.

CCFAC25 brought together a powerful community of patients, researchers, and advocates united by hope and progress. Stay connected with OncoDaily and the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation for more updates and future initiatives.

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By: Md Foorquan Hashmi, MD, Sr. Editor, OncoDaily: India Bureau