It is estimated that in the United States, there are 20.5 million cases of gallbladder disease. Of them, 14.2 million occurred in women, according to Cleveland Clinic. The National Center for ...

Gallbladder cancer is a rare form of cancer that starts in the inner tissue of the gallbladder. Some people may not notice any symptoms in the early stages. This means gallbladder cancer is often hard ...

The outlook for gallbladder cancer may depend on the stage of cancer, tumor grade and type, and the age and overall health of the person. Surgery or medications can help to control the cancer and ...

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chief, Division of Internal Medicine, Department ...

Gallbladder disease refers to several conditions that affect the health and function of the gallbladder—a small, pear-shaped organ that plays an important role in the digestive system. The gallbladder ...

Due to its aggressive nature, gallbladder cancer is often detected and diagnosed in later stages. Staging is determined by the size of the tumor and where in your body the cancer has spread.

Gallbladder wall thickening can be a sign of a cancerous or noncancerous gallbladder condition. Some conditions other than gallbladder cancer, like hepatitis, can also cause gallbladder thickening.

Former national women's volleyball team star Janet Wanja, whose powerful sets thrilled fans for over a decade, lost her battle with gallbladder cancer at her Nairobi home while receiving palliative ...