Health Information : Gallbladder Cancer

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What is Gallbladder Cancer?

Gallbladder cancer is a rare type of cancer that starts in the inside lining cells of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a hollow sack located under the right side of the liver. Its job is to concentrate and store digestive juices (bile) made by the liver.Gallbladder cancer is caused by abnormal cells that grow and multiply without control. The abnormal cells form a lump, or tumor, that can grow large. The cancer cells can invade the other layers of the gallbladder and grow into nearby tissues.

What are the causes of GallbladderCancer?

The exact cause of Gallbladder Cancer is unknown. But there are certain risk factors that increase the chances of this cancer, such as:

• Gallstones
• Porcelain
• Gallbladder
• Being female
• Obesity
• Older age
• Ethnicity and geography
• Choledochal cysts
• Abnormalities of the bile duct
• Gallbladder polyps
• Family history of Gallbladder Cancer
• Industrial and environmental chemicals

What are the symptoms of GallbladderCancer?

The signs and symptoms of Gallbladder Cancerare:

• Abdominal pain in upper right area of abdomen
• Bloating
• Itchiness
• Loss of appetite
• Unexplained loss of weight
• Fever
• Nausea
• Jaundice

How can GallbladderCancer be treated?

The goal of cancer treatment is to get rid of cancer cells in the body and to stop more cancer cells from growing. Treatment is determined by the type of cancer and whether it has spread, the age of the patient, patient preference and any associated medical conditions.

For early stage Gallbladder Cancer, the medical specialist will recommend:

• Surgery to remove the gallbladder
• Surgery to remove Gallbladder along with a portion of liver

For later stages Gallbladder Cancer, your doctor may recommend:

• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy