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Gallbladder cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the gallbladder. Gallbladder cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ that lies just under the liver in the upper abdomen. The gallbladder stores bile, a fluid made by the liver to digest fat. 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.

New genetic variants could raise a woman's risk of cervical cancer from HPV infections

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the second most common cancer-causing virus, accounting for 690,000 cervical and other cancers each year worldwide.

12 Apr 2024

Linking lifestyle to longevity: How diet and hypertension sway risks for heart disease and cancer

Study reviews epidemiological evidence linking modifiable risk factors like diet and hypertension to both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer, suggesting a shared pathophysiology and potential strategies for simultaneous prevention and management.

11 Apr 2024

Robotic-assisted surgery for gallbladder cancer found to be as effective as traditional methods

Each year, approximately 2,000 people die annually of gallbladder cancer (GBC) in the U.S., with only one in five cases diagnosed at an early stage. With GBC rated as the first biliary tract cancer and the 17th most deadly cancer worldwide, pressing attention for proper management of disease must be addressed.

5 Mar 2024

Novel miRNA-based therapy shows promise for treatment of drug-resistant biliary tract cancer

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) including cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and gallbladder cancer (GBC) are becoming more prevalent globally.

30 Nov 2023

Adherence to the WCRF/AICR guidelines can significantly reduce cancer risk

Greater adherence to the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) cancer prevention recommendations -; which encourage a healthy lifestyle -; is associated with a lower risk of all cancers combined and some individual cancers such as breast cancer.

27 Nov 2023

New drug shows promise in killing cancer cells with genetic vulnerability

Imagine the body's cells are well-behaved students in the classroom. The "teachers" are tumor suppressor genes, and they make sure cells follow the rules. But when tumor suppressor genes are away, cells may go astray.

1 Nov 2023

Could the microbiome hold the key to diagnosing and treating biliary tract cancer?

A recent study in "Microorganisms" delves into the relationship between the microbiome and biliary tract cancer, revealing distinct microbial compositions in patients compared to healthy individuals. This research highlights potential diagnostic biomarkers and suggests that altering gut microbial composition might enhance responses to cancer immunotherapy.

24 Oct 2023

Robust detection of gallbladder cancer using deep-learning-assisted US imaging

Researchers from India developed and validated a deep-learning (DL) model to automate the detection of gallbladder cancer.

13 Sep 2023

Study finds no difference in survival rate for gallbladder cancer patients based on liver resection size

Gallbladder cancer is most common in people who have gallstones or have had gallstones in the past.

24 Jul 2023

Adiposity-associated cancer risk differs based on biological sex

Many studies have linked obesity to an increased risk of cancer, but most have not differentiated the risks between men and women.

12 Jun 2023

Researchers establish a benchmark for gallbladder cancer surgery

The quality of surgery can drastically influence both short- and long-term postoperative outcomes and is a crucial consideration in studies that assess surgical outcomes.

8 May 2023

New insights on bile duct and gallbladder cancers

Bile duct and gallbladder cancers are uncommon, with an estimated 12,130 new cases diagnosed this year according to the American Cancer Society.

30 Jan 2023

Addition of nab-paclitaxel to gemcitabine/cisplatin does not improve overall survival of patients with advanced biliary tract cancers

Adding nab-paclitaxel to a standard treatment of gemcitabine plus cisplatin does not significantly extend median overall survival (OS) time for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers, although it may provide a benefit for subsets of patients with locally advanced disease or gallbladder adenocarcinoma.

20 Jan 2023

Cancer survivors have greater risk of developing and dying from subsequent primary cancers

A new American Cancer Society study finds that adult-onset cancer survivors run a greater risk of developing and dying from subsequent primary cancers (SPCs) than the general population.

22 Dec 2020

Bias against unmarried cancer patients affects their treatment

Unmarried patients with cancer are less likely to get potentially life-saving surgery or radiotherapy than their married counterparts, raising the concern that medical providers may be relying on stereotypes that discount sources of social support other than a current spouse.

10 Sep 2019

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Further Reading

New genetic variants could raise a woman's risk of cervical cancer from HPV infections

Linking lifestyle to longevity: How diet and hypertension sway risks for heart disease and cancer

Robotic-assisted surgery for gallbladder cancer found to be as effective as traditional methods

Novel miRNA-based therapy shows promise for treatment of drug-resistant biliary tract cancer

Adherence to the WCRF/AICR guidelines can significantly reduce cancer risk

New drug shows promise in killing cancer cells with genetic vulnerability

Could the microbiome hold the key to diagnosing and treating biliary tract cancer?

Robust detection of gallbladder cancer using deep-learning-assisted US imaging

Study finds no difference in survival rate for gallbladder cancer patients based on liver resection size

Adiposity-associated cancer risk differs based on biological sex

Researchers establish a benchmark for gallbladder cancer surgery

New insights on bile duct and gallbladder cancers

Addition of nab-paclitaxel to gemcitabine/cisplatin does not improve overall survival of patients with advanced biliary tract cancers

Cancer survivors have greater risk of developing and dying from subsequent primary cancers

Bias against unmarried cancer patients affects their treatment

Patients with biliary tract cancer have altered genetic architecture in immune system

Study: Type 2 diabetes linked to elevated risk of several cancers

Pharmacist identifies protein linked to tumor growth in gallbladder cancer

Study shows link between history of gum disease and increased cancer risk in older women

History of periodontal disease linked to greater risk of developing any cancer, study shows

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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