Gallbladder Cancer Symptoms, Tests, Prognosis, and Stages – National Cancer Institute
General Information About Gallbladder Cancer
KEY POINTS
- Gallbladder cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the gallbladder.
- Being female can increase the risk of developing gallbladder cancer.
- Signs and symptoms of gallbladder cancer include jaundice, fever, and pain.
- Gallbladder cancer is difficult to detect (find) and diagnose early.
- Tests that examine the gallbladder and nearby organs are used to detect (find), diagnose, and stage gallbladder cancer.
- Certain factors affect the prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Gallbladder cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the gallbladder.
Gallbladder cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ that lies…. To read more about gall bladder cancer click here.