Penn Medicine: Expert care for gallbladder cancer
Gallbladder cancer originates in the tissues of the gallbladder, a small organ located on the right side of the abdomen. It typically begins in the innermost layer of tissue and can spread to the outer layers as it progresses. Gallbladder cancer is rare compared to other types of cancer, but it can be challenging to treat, especially if diagnosed at an advanced stage. Early detection and quick treatment are important for improving outcomes in gallbladder cancer.
If you’ve been diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, our multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists works together to provide a customized treatment plan for you. Our team includes gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, and other experts using advanced scientific research to give you the best care.
Why choose Penn Medicine for gallbladder cancer treatment?
Your Penn Medicine care team will support you at every step of the process. We explain your options, help you prepare for treatment, and guide you through your journey. In addition, our user-friendly patient portal makes it easy to communicate with your team before and after surgery.
When you partner with us, you can expect:
- Groundbreaking cancer treatments: Developed at Penn Medicine, CAR T-cell therapy uses your body’s immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. Our scientists pioneered this groundbreaking method, making our patients the first to benefit from its advancements.
- Exceptional surgical expertise: Our surgeons are among the most experienced in the nation at performing sophisticated surgeries that involve the gallbladder, even for difficult-to-treat tumors that other centers may consider inoperable. We deliver better-than-average outcomes with low rates of complications.
- Complete cancer care: Gallbladder tumor treatment may include several therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Doctors who specialize in treating gallbladder and similar gastrointestinal cancers—surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists—meet to review complex cases. We tailor a treatment plan to fit your needs and life.
- Specialized treatment options: At Penn Medicine, you have access to promising therapies that aren’t widely available. Proton therapy, surgical chemotherapy, and wide-ranging clinical trials provide you with more options.
Our goal is to bring top-notch medical expertise and personalized attention closer to home, making it convenient for you to receive excellent care in the southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey regions. We’re dedicated to providing high-quality care tailored to your needs, ensuring your experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Rated “exceptional” by The National Cancer Institute
Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center is a world leader in cancer research, patient care, and education. Our status as a national leader in cancer care is reflected in our continuous designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) since 1973, one of 7 such centers in the United States. The ACC is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, one of a select few cancer centers in the U.S., that are working to promote equitable access to high-quality, advanced cancer care.