Alberta covering treatment for patients with bile duct cancer [Video]

A new dad from the Calgary area is feeling hopeful after the Government of Alberta agreed to cover the cost of a new cancer treatment that might improve his chances of seeing his daughter grow up.

Bile duct cancer, or cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), is a rare, aggressive cancer that was only previously treated in Alberta by one drug.

“I’m very excited. It draws out my time and hopefully something else comes along in that time,” said Chris Dyment, who was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in April 2023.