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Optimization of systemic treatments for patients with biliary tract cancer

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Biliary tract cancer (BTC) is a malignancy of the intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts, including the gallbladder. BTC is diagnosed in approximately 1,000 patients annually in the Netherlands. The majority of patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Before the publication of the landmark ABC-02 trial in 2010, there were no standard systemic treatments for BTC. Over the past decade,
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Punt, Cornelis, Supervisor
  • Klumpen, Heinz-Josef, Co-supervisor
  • van Oijen, Martijn, Co-supervisor
Award date29 May 2024
Publication statusPublished - 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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