INFORMATION ON GALLBLADDER CANCER

The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ that lies just under the liver in the upper abdomen. It is an uncommon cancer disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the gallbladder. The majority of gallbladder tumors are found in glandular tissue within the gallbladder (adenocarcinoma). Cancer of the gallbladder is more common in women than in men.

CAUSES OF GALLBLADDER CANCER

Although the exact cause of gallbladder isn't clear, researchers believe that DNA in the cells of the biliary tract may be damaged by toxins. These toxins are released into bile so that they can be eliminated from your body. But if bile empties more slowly than normal, it increases the amount of time cells are exposed to cancer-causing substances (carcinogens

SYMPTOMS OF GALLBLADDER CANCER

Certain symptoms can be experienced which includes
1. Abdominal pain
2. Nausea and vomiting
3. Weight loss
4. Chronic fever
5. Jaundice
6. Itching

DIAGNOSIS OF GALLBLADDER CANCER

Diagnosis of gallbladder cancer can be done by following methods
1. Blood tests
2. Biopsy
3. CT Scan

COMPLICATION OF GALLBLADDER CANCER

Gallbladder cancer and bile duct tumors may cause certain complications like
1. Nausea
2. Malabsorption
3. Metastasis

TREATMENT OF GALLBLADDER CANCER

Treatment for cancer of the gallbladder depends on the stage of the disease and one's general health. Three major treatments may be considered:

1. Surgery: taking out the cancer or relieving symptoms of the cancer in an operation
2. Chemotherapy: using drugs to kill cancer
3. Radiation therapy: using high-dose X-rays to kill cancer cells