American Liver Society

Possible signs of gallbladder cancer include jaundice, pain, and fever.

These and other symptoms may be caused by gallbladder cancer or by other conditions. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:

Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes).
Pain above the stomach.
Fever.
Nausea and vomiting.
Bloating.
Lumps in the abdomen.

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

Gallbladder cancer is difficult to detect and diagnose for the following reasons:

There aren't any noticeable 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

Changes to This Summary (05/19/2004)

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/gallbladder/patient

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