Gallbladder cancer

Gallbladder cancer happens when normal cells within the gallbladder turn into abnormal cells and grow out of control. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that’s tucked under the liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a fluid that is made in the liver and helps the body break down fat. Most people with gallbladder cancer have or have had another gallbladder condition called “gallstones.” Gallstones are small stones that form inside the gallbladder.

Early on, gallbladder cancer may not cause any symptoms. In many cases, gallbladder cancer is found unexpectedly when:
• A doctor removes the gallbladder to treat symptoms that are thought to be caused by gallstones. (Gallstones can cause symptoms just like those of gallbladder cancer.)
• A doctor does imaging tests of the belly for one more reason. Imaging tests create pictures of the within body.
When gallbladder cancer causes symptoms, they’ll include:
• Belly pain, especially within the upper right side or upper middle part of the belly
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• Weight loss
• Jaundice, which is when the skin and white a part of the attention turn yellow
All of these symptoms can also be caused by conditions that are not gallbladder cancer. But if you have these symptoms, tell your doctor.