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Gallbladder Cancer

At Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, our team of hepatobiliary cancer experts provide you with the very best treatment and outcomes for your gallbladder cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Georgia, we offer access to the latest cutting-edge research and clinical trials.

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Why Winship for Your Gallbladder Cancer

Patients with gallbladder cancer, also known as gallbladder carcinoma, can expect dedicated and exceptional care at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Our highly experienced care team draws from Emory University’s vast resources in surgical oncology, radiation therapy and medical oncology to provide the newest, most effective practices and treatments for gallbladder cancer.

There are different types of gallbladder cancer, and each type requires a unique treatment approach. For patients with gallbladder carcinoma, the best long-term outcomes are achieved with a comprehensive, coordinated approach that incorporates all available therapies.

At Winship, we are dedicated to providing accurate diagnoses and delivering the best possible care to all of our patients in a comprehensive care setting. Here is what sets Winship apart:

Dedicated Hepatobiliary Cancer Specialists

Winship’s top-ranked doctors and surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating patients with gallbladder tumors. Winship’s gallbladder cancer team includes oncologists, radiologists, geneticists, pathologists, pharmacists and advanced practice nurses.

Diagnostics That Go Deeper

Your personalized treatment plan requires an accurate and precise diagnosis. Our pathologists specialize in diagnosing hepatobiliary cancers. We use the most advanced diagnostic technology to understand your specific gallbladder cancer. Because your cancer is unlike anyone else’s.

Tailored Gallbladder Cancer Treatment

Every gallbladder tumor is unique. Your individualized treatment plan will take into account the stage of your disease, your overall health and the side effects of treatment with the goal of relieving your gallbladder cancer symptoms.

Treatment You Can’t Get at Other Centers

Our researchers are leaders in the field of gallbladder cancer research, advancing treatment for the disease through new trials and therapies. Clinical trials are a major component of this research and, as a gallbladder cancer patient, you will have access to the latest studies and new treatments. Consider talking with your doctor about participating in a clinical trial at Winship.

Exceptional Cancer Care

No matter which type of gallbladder cancer you may have, you will receive coordinated scheduling for appointments among various specialties, access to a nurse navigator to assist you through the treatment process and the opportunity to take part in support groups for you and your caregivers. With our coordinated, multidisciplinary approach — from diagnosis to treatment — we excel in providing the very best gallbladder cancer care.