Cholangiocarcinoma primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Suveenkrishna Pothuru, M.B,B.S. [2]

Primary Prevention

Epidemiology data show the following intervention may help to reduce the risk of cholangiocarcinoma:

• Getting vaccinated against the hepatitis B
• Taking precautions to avoid blood-borne or sexually transmitted infections by other viruses
• Keeping a healthy lifestyle: Quitting smoking and alcohol, controlling weight.
• Avoiding exposure to the certain chemicals such as Thorotrast