Chemotherapy is often an effective way to treat gallbladder cancer, prevent it from spreading further, and improve overall survival. Capecitabine is a chemotherapy drug often used for this purpose.

The gallbladder plays a quiet but critical role in digestion, and when this organ malfunctions, it sends specific distress signals that require attention.

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chief, Division of Internal Medicine, Department ...

Rob, diagnosed with stage 4 gallbladder cancer, participated in a clinical trial at MSK for zanidatamab. He now has no evidence of disease, and the drug has been approved by the FDA. He is shown here ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - This segment on The Three was paid for and sponsored by St. Joseph Health. Gallbladder surgery is one of the most common procedures performed at St. Joseph Health. “It’s one of ...

Healthcare professionals may use chemotherapy in several ways to treat gallbladder cancer. Gallbladder cancer is a relatively uncommon form of cancer, and it can be hard to detect early. If doctors ...

Gangrenous cholecystitis, or gangrene of the gallbladder, happens when severe inflammation due to cholecystitis leads to tissue death. Gangrenous cholecystitis — also known as gangrenous gallbladder ...

Gallbladder cancer is a relatively rare but aggressive cancer that develops in the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I was recently diagnosed with gallstones, and my doctor recommended surgery. Is this the best option, or can I consider other treatments? DEAR READER: Gallstones are pebble-like ...

In a shocking revelation, Thai action star Tony Jaa is currently battling stage 3 gallbladder cancer, a diagnosis that has stirred concern among his fans worldwide. This article explores the details ...

Cholangitis and cholecystitis are two conditions that share some similarities but have different causes and symptoms. Cholangitis affects the bile ducts, while cholecystitis affects the gallbladder.