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Gallbladder Cancer Symptoms

These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by gallbladder cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have:

Gallbladder cancer is difficult to detect (find) and diagnose early

Gallbladder cancer is difficult to detect and diagnose because:

  • People rarely have signs or symptoms in the early stages of gallbladder cancer.
  • The symptoms of gallbladder cancer, when present, are like the symptoms of many other illnesses.
  • The gallbladder is hidden behind the liver.

Gallbladder cancer is sometimes found when the gallbladder is removed for other reasons. Although gallstones are the most common risk factor for developing gallbladder cancer, the overall risk is low. Most people with gallstones do not develop gallbladder cancer. 

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