It is true that biliary cancer
A) is most often cured by surgery.
B) respond well to chemotherapy.
C) are identifiable and treatable when diagnosed early.
D) tend to be asymptomatic and progress insidiously.

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Biliary cancers tend to be asymptomatic and progress insidiously until well advanced.Surgery for cure is a treatment option in fewer than 10% of cases.Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are indicted for palliation,and certain patients may benefit from stenting and other procedures to alleviate biliary obstruction.Cancers of the biliary system are relatively rare,accounting for only 1 to 2 cases per 100,000 per year.Unfortunately,they tend to be asymptomatic and progress insidiously until well advanced.

It Is True That Biliary Cancer