Healthy Care
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the life expectancy of gallbladder cancer?
Understanding the numbers
- These numbers apply only to the stage of the cancer when it is first diagnosed. ...
- These numbers don’t take everything into account. Survival rates are grouped based on how far the cancer has spread. ...
- People now being diagnosed with gallbladder cancer may have a better outlook than these numbers show. ...
What is the best treatment for gallbladder cancer?
You may see many different healthcare providers to help treat your gallbladder cancer:
- Surgeon/surgical oncologist: A surgeon who is a cancer treatment specialist.
- Medical oncologist: This type of healthcare provider will help you with chemotherapy and other medications.
- Radiation oncologist: This provider uses radiation to help manage the spread of cancer.
- Gastroenterologist: These providers specialize in your digestive system.
What are the first signs of a bad gallbladder?
Pain and other symptoms of a gallbladder problem
- Nausea or vomiting. Chronic gallbladder disease may cause digestive problems, such as acid reflux and gas.
- Fever or chills. This may be a sign of infection and should be treated immediately.
- Chronic diarrhea. Defined as more than four bowel movements per day for at least 3 months. ...
- Stool abnormality. ...
- Discolored urine. ...