A new study suggests a blood test could distinguish gallbladder cancer from gallstones by tracking changes in metabolites and bile acids.

Gallbladder cancer is a relatively rare cancer that’s usually diagnosed in an advanced stage. Symptoms often don’t appear until the cancer grows large or spreads. The American Cancer Society estimates ...

The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid. It contracts after emptying as part of the digestive process, but other factors, such as gallstones, can cause it to collapse, leading to pain and other ...

An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...

Gallbladder cancer is a challenge because of its subtle progression and its tendency to escape early detection. Although it is a relatively rare form of cancer, it is often not diagnosed until it ...

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. It often develops quietly and is very difficult ...

Due to its aggressive nature, gallbladder cancer is often detected and diagnosed in later stages. Staging is determined by the size of the tumor and where in your body the cancer has spread.

A high-fat diet, obesity, and rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder disease. Gallstones—the result of an ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...