Gallbladder Cancer Causes

What Causes Gallbladder Cancer?

Unfortunately, researchers don't yet know what exactly causes gallbladder cancer. However, they have identified several risk factors for the disease. Studies are allowing researchers to learn just how the risk factors for gallbladder cancer exactly cause the disease.

Risk factors for gallbladder cancer include:

• having gallstones
  
• obesity
  
• being Native American
  
• high carb diet
  
• family history og gallbladder cancer
  
• having a condition called "porcelain gallbladder"

If you have an increased risk of gallbladder, talk about your risks with your doctor. Together, you can decide on a health plan that may reduce your risk and promote early detection.