Description: Gallbladder cancer is a cancer that starts in the gallbladder, a small organ located under the liver that stores bile. Bile helps digest fat in the small intestine. 

Signs and Symptoms: 

• Pain in the upper right abdomen,?especially after eating fatty foods 
• Lump in the upper right abdomen 

• Nausea and vomiting 
• Loss of appetite 
• Fever 
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) 

Diagnosis: 

• Ultrasound:?Uses sound waves to create images of the gallbladder 
• CT scan:?Creates detailed cross-sectional images of the abdomen 
• Cholangiography:?X-ray of the bile ducts using contrast dye 
• Biopsy:?Removing a small tissue sample for examination under a microscope 

Treatment Options: 

• Surgery:?To remove the gallbladder and part of the liver (cholecystectomy) 
• Chemotherapy:?Uses drugs to kill cancer cells throughout the body 
• Radiation therapy:?In some cases,?radiation therapy may be used after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells