A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who helped our 2026 Chicago Regional Symposium benefit so many in the cholangiocarcinoma community.

Join us! In recognition of Liver Cancer Awareness Month in October, nonprofit organization United for Impact is hosting Life Beyond The Diagnosis, a cholangiocarcinoma awareness luncheon. This event will bring together medical experts, patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and legislators for speaker sessions and community conversation about cholangiocarcinoma. 💚 Details: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11:30am - 1:30pm Bridgewater Manor 1251 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Featured Speakers: Dr. Cataldo Doria, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS | Dr. Lanfang (Lucy) Li, PhD, United for Impact Board of Directors and CCA survivor | Rosy Thakkar, United for Impact President and Founder General admission tickets are $100 and proceeds from the event will support the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation and the American Liver Foundation. Register online at eventbrite.com/e/life-beyond…

Join us for our next Educational Webinar: Selectively Targeting KRAS G12D in Biliary Tract Cancer. This webinar will be led by Nilofer S. Azad, MD, Professor of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Associate Cancer Center Director for Clinical Research at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, and Ting-Hui Wu, MD, MSc, Vice President of Clinical Development at Verastem Oncology. 📅 Thursday, October 8 ⏰ 4:00 p.m. EDT Register at curecca.org/webinars This webinar will explore what KRAS G12D is and why it matters for tumor development and growth. VS-7375, an investigational, potent, and selective oral KRAS G12D dual ON/OFF inhibitor, is being evaluated in biliary tract, pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancers and will also be discussed. Thank you to Verastem Oncology for your generous sponsorship.

Join us for our next Educational Webinar: Selectively Targeting KRAS G12D in Biliary Tract Cancer. This webinar will be led by Nilofer S. Azad, MD, Professor of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Associate Cancer Center Director for Clinical Research at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, and Ting-Hui Wu, MD, MSc, Vice President of Clinical Development at Verastem Oncology. 📅 Thursday, October 8 ⏰ 4:00 p.m. EDT Register at cholangiocarcinoma-org.zoom.… This webinar will explore what KRAS G12D is and why it matters for tumor developmentand growth. VS-7375, an investigational, potent and selective, oral KRAS G12D dual ON/OFF inhibitor is being evaluated in biliary tract cancer, pancreatic, lung and colorectal cancers, will also be discussed. Dr. Azad's clinical and research expertise in gastrointestinal cancers including cholangiocarcinoma and pancreaticobiliary tract cancer. A national leader in GI oncology and active clinical trialist in molecularly targeted therapies, she co-chairs the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Dr. Wu is a board-certified medical oncologist with deep experience in clinical development and experimental therapeutics spanning biopharma, consultancy, and academia, and he leads development of VS-7375 at Verastem Oncology. Thank you to Verastem Oncology for your generous sponsorship.

Today is #WorldCancerResearchDay, a reminder that research drives progress, hope, and brighter futures. Through our Research Fellowship Program, we're investing in innovative science that has the potential to transform how bile duct cancer is diagnosed and treated. This is the only way to support research dollar for dollar. Thanks to a generous $10,000 matching gift from the Allan Bloom Memorial Fund, every donation right now goes twice as far! This is a great opportunity to double your impact in supporting research that makes a tangible difference and we're already about halfway to unlocking the full match. Each study moves us closer to new discoveries and a cure. Join us in honoring the brilliant minds working tirelessly for patients and families worldwide. To give today, go to curecca.link/cff-26 💚

Today, on Rare Cancer Day, we recognize the families affected by rare cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and complex cancer. For many patients, a rare cancer diagnosis can mean fewer treatment options, limited awareness, and difficulty finding specialists with experience in the disease.  At the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, we’re working to connect patients with resources and support, advance research, and bring together the scientists, clinicians, advocates, and families working toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. #RareCancerDay #Cholangiocarcinoma #BileDuctCancer #StrengthInCommunity #HopeInResearch

📍Mark your calendars: The 2026 International Symposium of Gastrointestinal Oncology (ISGIO) is coming up this October 2–3 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. We're proud to partner with Physicians' Education Resource (PER) on this multidisciplinary CME conference, bringing together leading experts to dig into the latest advances in GI cancer care—including case-based learning, live debates, and panel discussions led by co-chairs Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab and Dr. Eileen O'Reilly. If you're an oncologist, surgeon, researcher, or nurse working in GI oncology, this is a must-attend event for staying current on biomarker-driven treatment strategies and emerging therapies. Register today with code CCF for FREE HCP registration: gotoper.com/isgioccf26

Join TriageCancer for a FREE webinar on October 13 about Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period. This annual opportunity allows individuals to review and update their coverage for the year ahead. Whether considering switching plans, exploring drug coverage options, or confirming that current plans still meet your needs, this session will guide you through the process. You’ll also learn practical tips for using Medicare’s Plan Finder tool, strategies for comparing plans, and get an overview of changes to Medicare for 2027. + FREE CE for professionals. Register: TriageCancer.org/Webinars

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who helped our 2026 Los Angeles Regional Symposium benefit so many in the cholangiocarcinoma community.

We love our volunteers! They are at the heart of everything we do. There are so many volunteer roles at CCF that we would love to welcome anyone into! You can mentor, be part of a CARE Team, become a Community Awareness Volunteer, and more. Volunteers play an important role in expanding awareness of CCF resources through flexible outreach pathways that fit a variety of interests, schedules, and comfort levels. Every action helps strengthen connection, awareness, and support for patients and caregivers navigating cholangiocarcinoma. You don't need medical experience to get started. Training, resources, and support will be provided. Volunteer with us today! To get started, head to curecca.org/volunteer-progra… 💚

Tell us in the comments: Who do you run for? Since 2016, over 550 athletes have participated in 60 athletic events nationwide, while 2,500 individuals participated in virtual events, raising more than $2.2 million in funds for cholangiocarcinoma research and patient services. To learn more and sign up, head to curecca.org/team-ccf

Rescheduled event: Estate Planning 101: Your Legacy, Your Plan Join CCF on Monday, September 28th at 12 pm EDT for an informative webinar on the importance of estate planning and how to get started. Hosted by CCF volunteer, caregiver, and financial advisor Krissy Vailas, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®️, with guest Elise K. St. Lawrence, Esq., Attorney, this session will offer practical insights from experienced professionals to help you better understand the estate planning process, key considerations, and steps you can take to plan for the future with confidence. To register, head to curecca.link/estate-planning…

For 20 years, the cholangiocarcinoma community has fueled progress through awareness, advocacy, and generosity. This September, we're calling on our community to come together through the Community-Funded Fellowship - an opportunity to directly fund cholangiocarcinoma research at CCF. The Community-Funded Fellowship supports a full year of dedicated research, and this year we need to raise $85,000 to make it happen. During our last fellowship campaign, donors gave anywhere from $10 to over $10,000, joining together to fully fund a scientist's year-long work dedicated to finding answers for patients and families. Every gift, at every level, plays a tangible role in advancing discovery and bringing hope. This is research made possible by the community. Join us. To give today, head to curecca.link/cff-26

Join us for our next Educational Webinar: Targeting AXL in Biliary Tract Cancer: Exploring a New Combination Treatment Approach with Dr. Jonathan Boiarsk, a Hematology/Oncology fellow at UCLA. 📅 Thursday, September 24 ⏰ 4:00 p.m. EDT Register here: cholangiocarcinoma-org.zoom.… This webinar will discuss an ongoing clinical trial evaluating a new treatment approach for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer. The study combines an investigational drug targeting AXL, with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy.  Dr. Jonathan Boiarsky's clinical and research focus is on gastrointestinal malignancies, early-phase drug development, and translational oncology.

Join us for our next Educational Webinar: Targeting AXL in Biliary Tract Cancer: Exploring a New Combination Treatment Approach with Dr. Jonathan Boiarsk, a Hematology/Oncology fellow at UCLA. 📅 Thursday, September 24 ⏰ 4:00 p.m. EDT Register here: cholangiocarcinoma-org.zoom.… This webinar will discuss an ongoing clinical trial evaluating a new treatment approach for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer. The study combines an investigational drug targeting AXL, with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy.  Dr. Jonathan Boiarsky's clinical and research focus is on gastrointestinal malignancies, early-phase drug development, and translational oncology.

Anthony El-Khoueiry, MD, a medical oncologist at USC, shares why CCF's Regional Symposia are so great for everyone in the community, including medical professionals who want to learn more. CCF is hosting three upcoming Regional Symposia, and we would love to see you there. To learn more and register, head to curecca.org/regional-symposi… Details: Los Angeles Regional Symposium September 19, 2026 | 8:00am – 4:00pm University of Southern California | Aresty Auditorium Chicago Regional Symposium September 25, 2026 | 8:00am – 3:00pm Gordon Center for Integrative Science Houston Regional Symposium December 11, 2026 | 8:00am – 3:00pm MD Anderson Cancer Center | Onstead Auditorium

We're so grateful to John McDonald and the Michelle's Hot Peeps Beat CC 5K community! John first organized this event in memory of his wife, Michelle—and for the past nine years, has been bringing people together, sharing their story, and raising important funds for cholangiocarcinoma research and patient advocacy. This year, with about 100 attendees and wonderful donors and sponsors, John and the community raised $12,400 for CCF. John also shared:  "I had a family from San Angelo (113 miles west) find our event by accident. Their Dad was diagnosed around Christmas and passed in April. Like Michelle, a family member found CCF a few days before the Dad passed. Three siblings and three grandkids drove this morning and participated. I sent them the email link to the bereavement CCF group and they have already passed the info to their Mom and around the family. They were very impressed and so very appreciative. They said that they will continue to support CCF and may attend the conference next year. This is now the third- or fourth-year people have made a direct connection via our race. Another woman raced today for the 4th year in row in honor of a family member who died from cholangiocarcinoma 4 years ago. Paying it forward and making connections one at a time." If you're interested in hosting a community fundraiser for CCF, you can get started at curecca.org/host-a-fundraise… 💚

Shana Tovah to all who celebrate! We wish you and yours a sweet new year.

Join us for our Chicago Regional Symposium! Details: Friday, September 25, 2026 | 8 am- 3 pm Gordon Center for Integrative Science 929 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637 This event is for anyone in the cholangiocarcinoma community: patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, navigators, allied health ptofessionals, researchers, and advocates are encouraged to join us.  To register, head to curecca.org/chicago2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the resilience of the families, first responders, and communities forever changed. At the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, we are reminded of the strength that comes when people come together in the face of unimaginable challenges. May we continue to choose compassion, unity, and hope.