Symptoms

People with gallbladder cancer may experience the following symptoms. Sometimes, people with gallbladder cancer do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be caused by a medical condition that is not cancer. If you are concerned about a symptom on this list, please talk with your doctor.

Gallbladder cancer is usually not found at an early stage because the gallbladder is located deep inside the body. Therefore, gallbladder cancer can be difficult to detect during routine physical examinations. Sometimes, gallbladder cancers are found unexpectedly after removal of the gallbladder for other reasons, such as gallstones. When symptoms do occur, they include:

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
  
  
• Abdominal pain
  
  
• Nausea and vomiting
  
  
• Bloating
  
  
• Lumps in the abdomen
  
  
• Fever

It is important to remember that these symptoms can also be caused by many other illnesses, such as a stomach virus. It is recommended that people with any of the symptoms listed above talk with their doctor.