Tuesday 02 December 2025
The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ found underneath the liver. Its main purpose is to store and concentrate bile. Bile is a fluid produced by the liver that helps us digest fats.
Gallbladder cancer is cancer that begins in the gallbladder. This type of cancer is rare, with just under 1000 diagnosed with it in the UK each year.
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Gallbladder cancer can affect anyone, but you may be more at risk if you are over 75 years old. It is more common of you are a woman, have certain medical conditions such as gallstones or diabetes or had a sibling or parent who had gallbladder cancer.
More information can be found here: About gallbladder cancer - Cancer Research UK
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
