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Source: Gallbladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: April 10, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with gallbladder cancer.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Radiation sensitizers
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Targeted therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Immunotherapy
Treatment for gallbladder cancer may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up care may be needed.
Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice