February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month

The gallbladder is just above the liver in the upper abdomen. It stores bile, which is made by the liver to digest fat. Food is broken down in the stomach and intestines and the gallbladder releases bile through a tube called the common bile duct.

Gallbladder cancer is difficult to detect and diagnose. Only about 1 of 5 gallbladder cancers is found early. Learn more…