Curing gallbladder cancerRisk of developing gallblaRemove the gallbladderLiverCarcinomaClear what causes gallbladder cancerInflammationAvailable for gallbladder cancerDiagnosisCholecystitisLayer of the gallbladderRemoval of the gallbladderLocation of the gallbladderCancersDevelop gallbladder cancerCholecystectomyPeople with gallstonesEarly stagesPolypsSurgerySymptomsCholedochal cystCholelithiasisTumorsUltrasoundCystic ductPatientsAbdominalPancreatic cancerSpread to nearby lymph nodesUncommonAscending cholangitisChronicAJCCMotilityExtrahepaticAdenocarcinomaOrganDiagnoseDiseasesCommon malignancyInvasiveIntestinesPerineuralAbdomenDuctsOutcomesTumor
Curing gallbladder cancer1
- Surgery is the only option for curing gallbladder cancer. (healthline.com)
Risk of developing gallbla5
- Having porcelain gallbladder highly increases someone's risk of developing gallbladder cancer. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- People working in the rubber and textile industries may experience exposure to chemicals that increase their risk of developing gallbladder cancer. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Mexican, Latin American, and Native American people are at a greater risk of developing gallbladder cancer in the U.S. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- A person may be more at risk of developing gallbladder cancer if they have a chronic Salmonella infection, or if the bacteria is still present in their body after recovering from typhoid. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Being female can increase the risk of developing gallbladder cancer. (medicalrecords.com)
Remove the gallbladder5
- A procedure known as cholecystectomy allows surgeons to remove the gallbladder from the body. (healthline.com)
- This means the surgeon makes a small incision in the stomach and uses a camera and special instruments to remove the gallbladder. (healthline.com)
- Sometimes doctors find it when they remove the gallbladder for another reason. (medlineplus.gov)
- This is a surgery to remove the gallbladder using a thin, lighted tube called a laparoscope. (integrisok.com)
- Treatment for gallbladder attacks is typically surgery to remove the gallbladder . (wikipedia.org)
Liver21
- The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ that lies just under the liver in the upper abdomen. (peacehealth.org)
- The gallbladder stores bile, a fluid made by the liver to digest fat. (peacehealth.org)
- When food is being broken down in the stomach and intestines, bile is released from the gallbladder through a tube called the common bile duct, which connects the gallbladder and liver to the first part of the small intestine. (peacehealth.org)
- The gallbladder is just below the liver. (peacehealth.org)
- The gallbladder is hidden behind the liver. (peacehealth.org)
- A higher than normal amount of a substance can be a sign of liver disease that may be caused by gallbladder cancer. (peacehealth.org)
- The gallbladder is a small organ in the abdomen responsible for storing bile the liver produces to help a person's body digest fat. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The gallbladder is designed to aid in the digestion of fats by concentrating and storing the bile made in the liver and transferring it through the biliary tract to the digestive system through bile ducts that connect the liver, gallbladder, and the Sphincter of Oddi. (wikipedia.org)
- Your gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ under your liver. (medlineplus.gov)
- The duct connects your gallbladder and liver to your small intestine. (medlineplus.gov)
- Gallbladder cancer is a cancer that starts in the gallbladder - the small, pear-shaped organ under the liver. (rxwiki.com)
- The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your liver. (rxwiki.com)
- At this stage, gallbladder cancer has grown to invade one or more nearby organs, such as the liver, small intestine or stomach. (rxwiki.com)
- Cancer of the gallbladder - the organ where bile is concentrated and stored to help the liver digest fats - is very rare. (cityofhope.org)
- Your gallbladder is located just beneath the liver, to the right of the abdomen: this small, pear-shaped organ stores bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. (cityofhope.org)
- If blood tests reveal abnormal liver enzymes, positive results on follow-up tests - and ruling out other diseases - may indicate gallbladder cancer. (cityofhope.org)
- Yuman Fong, M.D., is an internationally recognized expert in cancer of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts. (cityofhope.org)
- stage 4 with 2 liver resections and a colon resection. (cancer.org)
- Immunohistochemical analyses of liver, gallbladder, kidney, and epidural hematoma were negative for WNV antigens. (cdc.gov)
- The liver recipient had end-stage liver disease caused by hepatitis C virus infection. (cdc.gov)
- Other individuals have a multitude of the most severe symptoms of end-stage liver disease and a limited chance for survival. (medscape.com)
Carcinoma10
- Gallbladder carcinoma is uncommon (2.5/100,000). (merckmanuals.com)
- Dr. Kozuch and coauthors havewritten a comprehensive reviewof gallbladder and biliarytract carcinoma. (cancernetwork.com)
- Gallbladder carcinoma (GBC), an aggressive malignant tumor of the biliary system, is characterized by high cellular heterogeneity and poor prognosis. (biomedcentral.com)
- These resources will provide an opportunity for unraveling the potential molecular features of Gallbladder carcinoma. (biomedcentral.com)
- PLAC8 overexpression correlates with PD-L1 upregulation and acquired resistance to chemotherapies in gallbladder carcinoma. (bvsalud.org)
- Gallbladder carcinoma (GBC) is always diagnosed at an advanced stage, and patients often miss the opportunity for surgery . (bvsalud.org)
- Hepatic resection in 485 R0 pT2 and pT3 cases of advanced carcinoma of the gallbladder: results of a Japanese Society of Biliary Surgery survey--a multicenter study. (cancercentrum.se)
- Should the extrahepatic bile duct be resected or preserved in R0 radical surgery for advanced gallbladder carcinoma? (cancercentrum.se)
- Indications for pancreatoduodenectomy in patients undergoing lymphadenectomy for advanced gallbladder carcinoma. (cancercentrum.se)
- Factors influencing recurrence after surgical treatment for T2 gallbladder carcinoma. (cancercentrum.se)
Clear what causes gallbladder cancer2
- It is not clear what causes gallbladder cancer. (rxwiki.com)
- It's not clear what causes gallbladder cancer. (mymedopinion.com)
Inflammation11
- One of the most significant risk factors for developing gallbladder cancer is long-term inflammation of the gallbladder tissue. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Many of the risk factors for developing gallbladder cancer are related to this type of inflammation. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Gallbladder cancer, gallstones, and gallbladder inflammation are all more common in females. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Gallstones are the most common disease and can lead to other diseases, including Cholecystitis, inflammation of the gallbladder, and gallstone pancreatitis when the gallstone blocks the pancreatic duct. (wikipedia.org)
- A positive test elicits pain with deep inspiration and is indicative of inflammation of the gallbladder, cholecystitis. (wikipedia.org)
- Chronic Cholecystitis Chronic cholecystitis is long-standing gallbladder inflammation almost always due to gallstones. (merckmanuals.com)
- cholecystitis - inflammation of the gallbladder. (nuffieldhealth.com)
- Conflicting results exist with regard to the prognostic significance of p21 and p53 expression, and the strong association of gallbladder cancer with chronic inflammation makes it only natural that COX2 negativity is rarely encountered, even in non-neoplastic biliary epithelia. (bmj.com)
- Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder that occurs most commonly because of the presence of stones in the gallbladder or an obstruction of the cystic duct by gallstones arising from the gallbladder (cholelithiasis). (medscape.com)
- [3] About 15% of people with biliary colic eventually develop inflammation of the gallbladder if not treated. (wikipedia.org)
- The presence of gallstones can lead to inflammation of the gallbladder ( cholecystitis ) or the biliary tree ( cholangitis ) or acute inflammation of the pancreas ( pancreatitis ). (wikipedia.org)
Available for gallbladder cancer2
- That said, as newer treatment options become available for gallbladder cancer, these outcomes may improve. (healthline.com)
- There are several treatment options available for gallbladder cancer, depending on how much cancer is present in the body and if it has spread. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Diagnosis8
- The survival rates for gallbladder cancer vary based on the stage at the time of diagnosis. (healthline.com)
- Familial risk describes when at least two family members receive a gallbladder cancer diagnosis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- A person is approximately 2.7 times more likely to develop gallbladder cancer if someone else in their family has received a diagnosis when compared to someone who does not have a family member with the condition. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- However, as many as 4 out of 5 adults in the United States with gallbladder cancer also have gallstones at the time of diagnosis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- However, the average age a person in the U.S. receives a gallbladder cancer diagnosis is at 72 years old , and most people receive a diagnosis at 65 years or older. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The prognosis for this disease is dismal as most of the symptoms are non-specific leading to a definitive diagnosis only at a late stage. (amrita.edu)
- A later-stage diagnosis often means a lower chance for survival or could necessitate more invasive therapy. (livescience.com)
- Gallbladder cancer does not usually cause signs or symptoms until later in the course of the disease, but sometimes symptoms can appear sooner and lead to an early diagnosis. (rxwiki.com)
Cholecystitis1
- The sign also has over a 90% positive and negative predictive value for acute cholecystitis Gallstones may develop in the gallbladder as well as elsewhere in the biliary tract. (wikipedia.org)
Layer of the gallbladder1
- This stage of gallbladder cancer has grown to invade the outer layer of the gallbladder and may extend beyond the gallbladder. (rxwiki.com)
Removal of the gallbladder2
- If gallstones in the gallbladder are symptomatic, surgical removal of the gallbladder, known as cholecystectomy may be indicated. (wikipedia.org)
- Furthermore, biliary pain may be associated with functional disorders of the biliary tract, so-called acalculous biliary pain (pain without stones), and can even be found in patients post-cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder), possibly as a consequence of dysfunction of the biliary tree and the sphincter of Oddi . (wikipedia.org)
Location of the gallbladder2
- Due to the location of the gallbladder and the fact that many people don't have symptoms in the early stages of the disease, gallbladder cancer is often hard to find. (integrisok.com)
- Another challenge is the location of the gallbladder - cancer can spread quickly without detection since it's located deep inside the body. (cityofhope.org)
Cancers9
- Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a common malignancy of biliary tract cancers and its incidence has been rising rapidly worldwide. (amrita.edu)
- Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is the most common malignancy of the biliary system, representing 80-95% of all biliary tract cancers worldwide [ 1 ]. (medsci.org)
- However, most gallbladder cancers are discovered at a late stage, when the prognosis is often poor. (rxwiki.com)
- Paraffin-embedded whole tissue sections of 67 gallbladder cancers were immunohistochemically analysed for p21, p53 and COX2-LI at the IF and TC, and results were correlated with the clinicopathological features. (bmj.com)
- CHICAGO -- In a pair of mid-stage trials, newer targeted therapies demonstrated meaningful levels of activity against HER2-positive biliary tract cancers in pretreated patients with advanced disease. (medpagetoday.com)
- Cancers of the gallbladder andbile ducts are uncommon, aggressivemalignancies thatpresent both a diagnostic and therapeuticchallenge. (cancernetwork.com)
- Early-stage head and neck cancers, localized to theprimary site without regional lymph node metastases have excellentcure rates with either surgery or radiation therapy. (cancernetwork.com)
- KHK-2455 is under development for the treatment of head and neck cancer, ovarian cancer, osteosarcoma, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, gallbladder cancer and adrenal cancers. (pharmaceutical-technology.com)
- The TNM staging classifications for biliary tract cancers are provided below, including those for biliary tract cancer, intrahepatic bile duct tumors, perihilar bile duct tumors, and distal bile duct tumors. (medscape.com)
Develop gallbladder cancer2
- Patients with gallstones rarely develop gallbladder cancer. (peacehealth.org)
- Most people with gallstones will never develop gallbladder cancer. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Cholecystectomy1
- Sometimes, it is detected incidentally on the biopsy after cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal operation) for gallstone disease. (mymedopinion.com)
People with gallstones1
- But people with gallstones rarely have gallbladder cancer. (medlineplus.gov)
Early stages4
- There are no signs or symptoms in the early stages of gallbladder cancer. (peacehealth.org)
- Gallbladder cancer is a rare, aggressive form of cancer that can be difficult to diagnose due to a lack of symptoms in its early stages. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- It is hard to diagnose gallbladder cancer in its early stages. (medlineplus.gov)
- Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose in its early stages. (medscape.com)
Polyps2
- Gallbladder Polyps: Can They Be Cancerous? (medlineplus.gov)
- Gallbladder polyps are usually asymptomatic benign mucosal projections that develop in the lumen of the gallbladder. (merckmanuals.com)
Surgery11
- If diagnosed early, gallbladder cancer can be cured with surgery. (healthline.com)
- If gallbladder cancer is diagnosed before it spreads, surgery can sometimes cure it. (healthline.com)
- Surgery is the only known cure for gallbladder cancer. (healthline.com)
- In order to plan treatment, it is important to know if the gallbladder cancer can be removed by surgery. (peacehealth.org)
- Treatment options for gallbladder cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, alone or in combination. (rxwiki.com)
- Your doctor may recommend laparoscopic surgery to look inside your abdomen for signs that gallbladder cancer has spread. (rxwiki.com)
- Surgery is often the primary treatment for gallbladder cancer. (cityofhope.org)
- On my last L&D trip where they found the hall stones they said that it's not safe in stage of pregnancy to do the surgery, but my doctor sending me to the general surgeon makes me so confused about what the risks during the third trimester are. (babycenter.com)
- Surgery is the only potentially curative treatment modality for early-stage pancreatic cancer. (medscape.com)
- He shared stories of meetings with scientists and political figures and even one about his gallbladder surgery a few years ago. (buddhistchannel.tv)
- However, because of asymptomatic characteristics at the early stage and the insidious onset and rapid progression of disease, few patients (less than 10%) are eligible for surgery [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Symptoms12
- Gallbladder cancer is hard to detect in its earlier stages because it often has no symptoms. (healthline.com)
- Signs and symptoms of gallbladder cancer include jaundice, fever, and pain. (peacehealth.org)
- These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by gallbladder cancer or by other conditions. (peacehealth.org)
- The symptoms of gallbladder cancer, when present, are like the symptoms of many other illnesses. (peacehealth.org)
- Other common symptoms with gallbladder disease and biliary colic are nausea and vomiting. (wikipedia.org)
- Cholelithiasis (gallstones) are typically asymptomatic but can cause biliary pain episodically combined with other signs and symptoms of gallbladder disease such as nausea, vomiting, and pain radiating to the back. (wikipedia.org)
- Symptoms and signs of pancreatic cancer in its late stage include weight loss and back pain . (medicinenet.com)
- The symptoms of gallbladder cancer usually don't occur until the cancer is at an advanced stage. (integrisok.com)
- Diagnosing gallbladder cancer starts with your healthcare provider asking you questions about your health history, symptoms, risk factors and family history of disease. (integrisok.com)
- Gallbladder cancer is difficult to diagnose because it often causes no specific signs or symptoms. (rxwiki.com)
- Gallbladder cancer is difficult to detect early because symptoms typically don't develop until the cancer has grown significantly. (cityofhope.org)
- It is hard to diagnose gallbladder cancer because early symptoms are difficult to recognize. (cityofhope.org)
Choledochal cyst1
- Other gallbladder conditions that can increase the risk of gallbladder cancer include porcelain gallbladder, choledochal cyst, and chronic gallbladder infection. (rxwiki.com)
Cholelithiasis3
- Gallbladder diseases are diseases involving the gallbladder and is closely linked to biliary disease, with the most common cause being gallstones (cholelithiasis). (wikipedia.org)
- Cholelithiasis Cholelithiasis is the presence of one or more calculi (gallstones) in the gallbladder. (merckmanuals.com)
- Biliary colic , also known as symptomatic cholelithiasis , a gallbladder attack or gallstone attack , is when a colic (sudden pain) occurs due to a gallstone temporarily blocking the cystic duct . (wikipedia.org)
Tumors4
- We observed low expression of DKK3 in gallbladder adenocarcinoma tumors and highly invasive GBC cell lines. (amrita.edu)
- Gallbladder and bile duct tumors can cause extrahepatic biliary obstruction. (merckmanuals.com)
- The latest stage of gallbladder cancer includes large tumors that involve multiple nearby organs and tumors of any size that have spread to distant areas of the body. (rxwiki.com)
- Carcinoid tumors and small-cell carcinomas of the gallbladder and extrahepatic bile ducts: a comparative study based on 221 cases from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. (cancercentrum.se)
Ultrasound3
- An abdominal ultrasound is done to diagnose gallbladder cancer. (peacehealth.org)
- Procedures to create images of the gallbladder such as ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). (rxwiki.com)
- Still had bad pain, but saw my OB for my regular appointment and she immediately was upset at L&D stating it's definitely not a muscle it's my gallbladder and scrambled to get me an ultrasound. (babycenter.com)
Cystic duct1
- Bile is stored in the gallbladder and flows through the cystic duct and the common bile duct into the small intestine when food is being digested. (peacehealth.org)
Patients15
- Early T stage GBC patients with distant metastasis are proven to have a worse prognosis. (medsci.org)
- According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 3013 patients with historically confirmed AJCC stage T1 and T2 GBC were enrolled. (medsci.org)
- A novel nomogram was established to predict distant metastasis in early T stage GBC patients. (medsci.org)
- The 5-year survival rate of Stage IV patients is only 1% [ 6 ]. (medsci.org)
- Particularly for early T stage patients, such as T1 and T2, oncologists or hepatobiliary surgeons may overlook the possibility of distant metastasis, resulting in insufficient preoperative diagnostic examinations, follow-up, and postoperative comprehensive treatment. (medsci.org)
- Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis are leading a national study aimed at identifying patients with early-stage lung cancer who are at high risk of having the cancer return, even after. (wustl.edu)
- It can be curative for early-stage gallbladder cancer patients and improve survival outcomes and reduce discomfort for advanced gallbladder cancer patients. (cityofhope.org)
- Our patients have access to gallbladder clinical trials, including new chemotherapy, targeted and hormone therapies, surgical techniques, radiation approaches, and prevention strategies. (cityofhope.org)
- Ozempic gallbladder lawsuits delve into complex medical scenarios where patients endure significant health issues such as stomach paralysis and seek accountability for their suffering when adverse effects like stomach pain and severe vomiting go beyond expected side effects. (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
- Yet, alongside its benefits, there have been rising concerns over its potential link to gallbladder problems and the duty to warn patients adequately about such risks. (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
- Most (89%) had stage IV disease at baseline, and patients had a median of one prior line of systemic therapy in the locally advanced or metastatic setting. (medpagetoday.com)
- The role of staging laparoscopy in primary gall bladder cancer--an analysis of 409 patients: a prospective study to evaluate the role of staging laparoscopy in the management of gallbladder cancer. (cancercentrum.se)
- AJCC 7th edition of TNM staging accurately discriminates outcomes of patients with resectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: By the AFC-IHCC-2009 study group. (cancercentrum.se)
- Impact of Commercialized Genomic Tests on Adjuvant Treatment Decisions in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients. (cdc.gov)
- Development and Validation of a Machine Learning Model to Explore Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Response in Patients With Stage IV EGFR Variant-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. (cdc.gov)
Abdominal2
- Gallbladder disease presents chiefly with abdominal pain located in the right upper abdomen. (wikipedia.org)
- In addition, Gibson said when her friend started experiencing abdominal pain, doctors told her it was likely gallbladder-related. (rocketnews.com)
Pancreatic cancer1
- Pancreatic cancer is highly lethal because it grows and spreads rapidly and often is diagnosed in its late stages. (medicinenet.com)
Spread to nearby lymph nodes1
- The gallbladder cancer may have spread to nearby lymph nodes. (rxwiki.com)
Uncommon2
- Gallbladder cancer is difficult to diagnose, but it is very uncommon. (rxwiki.com)
- Gallbladder cancer is uncommon. (rxwiki.com)
Ascending cholangitis1
- A negative Murphy's sign does not rule out all gallbladder diseases as ascending cholangitis. (wikipedia.org)
Chronic1
- Other diseases of the gall bladder, such as, porcelain (calcified) gallbladder, choledochal (bile duct) cyst and chronic gallbladder infection also increase the risk of gall bladder cancer. (mymedopinion.com)
AJCC1
- According to the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system, distant metastasis (M1) with any T or any N stage is defined as Stage IV [ 5 ]. (medsci.org)
Motility2
- For cholesterol gallstones, metabolic alterations in hepatic cholesterol secretion combine with changes in gallbladder motility and intestinal bacterial degradation of bile salts to destabilize cholesterol carriers in bile and produce cholesterol crystals. (wikipedia.org)
- The formation of cholesterol stones is a result of cholesterol supersaturation, accelerated cholesterol crystal nucleation, and impaired gallbladder motility. (aafp.org)
Extrahepatic2
- Overexpression is more frequently observed in extrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas and gallbladder cancer, for example. (medpagetoday.com)
- For tumor type, 51% had gallbladder cancer, 29% had intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and 20% had extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. (medpagetoday.com)
Adenocarcinoma2
- Aim The significance of cell cycle proteins, p21 and p53, and cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX2) is still controversial in gallbladder adenocarcinoma. (bmj.com)
- Most gallbladder cancer begins in the cells that line the inner surface of the gallbladder and is called as adenocarcinoma. (mymedopinion.com)
Organ1
- If the cancer has spread too far beyond the gallbladder, removing the organ is not a cure. (healthline.com)
Diagnose4
- Gallbladder cancer is difficult to detect (find) and diagnose early. (peacehealth.org)
- Tests that examine the gallbladder and nearby organs are used to detect (find), diagnose, and stage gallbladder cancer. (peacehealth.org)
- Procedures that make pictures of the gallbladder and the area around it help diagnose gallbladder cancer and show how far the cancer has spread. (peacehealth.org)
- Tests and procedures to detect, diagnose, and stage gallbladder cancer are usually done at the same time. (peacehealth.org)
Diseases1
- Other gallbladder diseases and conditions. (rxwiki.com)
Common malignancy1
- Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is the most common malignancy of the biliary system. (medsci.org)
Invasive1
- Methods The authors explored whether the p21 and p53-labelling indices (LI) and strong cytoplasmic COX2 expression differ in the central parts (TC) and invasive fronts (IF) of gallbladder cancer. (bmj.com)
Intestines2
- As your stomach and intestines digest food, your gallbladder releases bile through a tube called the common bile duct. (medlineplus.gov)
- When you eat, your gallbladder empties bile into your intestines to help digest and absorb fats and some vitamins. (nuffieldhealth.com)
Perineural3
- A recent 10-institution study from America showed that advanced T-stage, grade, and presence of lymphovascular and perineural invasion were all associated with increased rates of distant metastasis [ 7 ]. (medsci.org)
- COX2-LI-IF showed significant positive correlations with perineural and lymphatic invasion, higher T and N stages, and non-papillary gross morphology. (bmj.com)
- Adenomyomatous hyperplasia of the gallbladder with perineural invasion: revisited. (cancercentrum.se)
Abdomen1
- Cancer has spread to either lymph nodes along large arteries in the abdomen and/or near the lower part of the backbone or to organs or areas far away from the gallbladder. (mymedopinion.com)
Ducts3
- These are sacs of bile in the bile ducts that can eventually lead to gallbladder cancer. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The gallbladder is controlled on a neurohormonal basis, with Cholecystokinin (CCK) leading to the contraction and release of bile into the bile ducts. (wikipedia.org)
- A disruption in the hormones, ducts, or gallbladder can lead to disease. (wikipedia.org)
Outcomes1
- The stage of gallbladder cancer significantly affects outcomes. (healthline.com)
Tumor1
- A CT scan can help show a gallbladder tumor or tell if the cancer has spread. (integrisok.com)