Treatment
The treatment you have depends on the size and type of your gallbladder cancer and whether it has spread. It also depends on your general health. You might have one or more of these treatments.
Treatment decisions
Find out about the treatments used for gallbladder cancer.
Surgery
Surgery is the main treatment for gallbladder cancer. There are different types of operations to remove the gallbladder or control symptoms of the cancer.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses anti cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. You might have it as part of your treatment for gallbladder cancer.
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy uses high energy waves similar to x-rays to kill cancer cells. You might have radiotherapy to shrink the cancer or relieve symptoms and help you feel more comfortable.
Follow up appointment
After treatment, you have regular check ups to look for signs of the cancer coming back or spreading. This is called follow up.
Treatment for advanced cancer
Find out how treatments can control symptoms if you have advanced gallbladder cancer.
