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The gallbladder is one of the small organs in the top part of an individual’s tummy that primarily helps to digest food. Gallbladder cancer is an abnormal development of cells that grows in the gallbladder. 

Gallbladder cancer is highly uncommon and if it is discovered at the earliest stages, the chances of getting cured are high while getting the proper treatment at the Best hospital for gallbladder cancer treatment. On the contrary, gallbladder cancers are primarily discovered at the last stage and the rate of getting cured becomes low. 

Gallbladder cancer is not discovered until it is advanced as it causes no specific symptoms or signs. Moreover, the hidden nature of the gallbladder makes it very easy for gallbladder cancer to grow and develop without any detection.

 Symptoms of Gallbladder

Gallbladder cancer does not cause any symptoms or signs until the later course of the disease when the tumor has spread and is large. On the other hand, symptoms can also appear sooner as well as lead to an early diagnosis. Some of the common signs and symptoms of gallbladder cancer are as follows, 

• Vomiting and nausea
• Abdominal Pain
• Lumps in the belly
• Jaundice

Other signs and symptoms

• Loss of weight
• Loss of appetite
• Swelling in the belly or abdomen
• Itchy skin
• Fever
• Greasy or light-colored stools
• Dark urine

Gallbladder cancer is very rare and there are far more similar causes of belly or abdomen pain than gallbladder cancer. Along with this, hepatitis is also a common cause of jaundice. Still, if you are experiencing any of these health issues, it is important to consult the best oncologist for gallbladder cancer. 

Diagnosis of gallbladder cancer

As there are very rare signs and symptoms of gallbladder cancer and therefore it is being diagnosed often late. If the doctor suspects that one might have gallbladder cancer, they are going to examine and ask about medical history. Then the following diagnostic procedures for gallbladder cancer are going to start, 

• Imaging tests such as CT scan, chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, MRI, Endoscopic ultrasound, and ERCP.
• Lab tests include liver function tests, blood chemistries, CEA assay, and many others.
• Other tests such as laparoscopy and biopsy. 

If you experience any of the signs or symptoms of gallbladder cancer, it is recommended to visit the doctor at the best hospital for gallbladder cancer treatment, Cancer Therapy India as soon as possible where the doctors are going to examine some of the tests and accordingly provide a faster treatment plan to get cured from this health issue.