National Cancer Institute The Department of Medical Services warns of right rib pain and chronic bloating. Don’t overlook the risk of gallbladder cancer. Have a long history of gallstones You should see a doctor immediately to check for abnormalities. Improves your chances of healing Stay away from gallbladder cancer
On February 8, 2026 Dr. Sakarn Bunnag, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said: Gallbladder cancer is a rare cancer compared to other types of cancer. From the statistics of the cancer registry in Thailand Currently, approximately 850 new cases are diagnosed per year. However, gallbladder cancer is a disease that is often detected at an advanced stage. This is due to the nature of the disease that often does not show specific symptoms. In the beginning
Some patients may not have clear symptoms or may have only minor symptoms that are common in daily life, such as abdominal distension and pain in the right rib area. Most of these symptoms are caused by mild conditions and usually get better on their own. However, if the symptoms persist for longer than normal Consultation with a doctor will help you determine the true cause and receive advice on how to take care of your health appropriately.
The gallbladder is a small organ located beneath the liver. It serves to store bile to help digest fat. Gallbladder cancer is caused by abnormal changes in the gallbladder wall cells that cause them to grow uncontrollably. Related risk factors include having gallstones in the gallbladder along with chronic inflammation for a long time. gallbladder structural abnormalities Repeated inflammation of the gallbladder
Including increasing age are all factors that may increase the risk of developing the disease. However, most people with gallbladder stones do not develop cancer. But this group is considered a high-risk population that should be properly monitored and cared for. Especially in cases where abnormal symptoms continue for no known reason.
Flight Lieutenant Dr. Somchai Thanasittichai, Director of the National Cancer Institute Added that Treatment guidelines for gallbladder cancer depend on the stage of the disease. In general, most patients are diagnosed at a relatively advanced stage of the disease. As a result, treatment requires surgery along with other treatments such as chemotherapy. or radiotherapy to control disease progression appropriately
In addition, due to the anatomical location of the gallbladder next to the liver. In many cases, gallbladder cancer may spread into nearby liver tissue. Resulting in the need for partial liver surgery as well. Therefore, treatment planning requires a multidisciplinary team with specialized expertise. In some cases, early stage gallbladder cancer may be discovered accidentally as a result of gallbladder surgery for another condition. If it can be detected at an early stage, surgical treatment will give good results, increasing the chance of complete cure.
For the general public Knowing accurate information about the disease will help you to take proper care of your health. without being too alarmed At the same time, the body’s warning signs should not be ignored. overall health care Weight control Avoid obesity and undergo a health examination according to the doctor’s advice Especially those who have gallstones or have chronic symptoms will increase their chances of detecting the disease at an early stage.
