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Hello, my mother has been diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, stage 34. i'd like to know how can we help her in this stage, should she change her diet?

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Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi answered

Specializes in Hepatology

Low fat diet: Low fat diet may help if she is jaundiced. But otherwise, ERCP or ptc drain if there is biliary blockage may be an option. Oncology opinion. Explore clinical trials.

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Answered 8/30/2020

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A member asked:

Hello, my mother has been diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, stage 34. i'd like to know how can we help her in this stage, should she change her diet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Raj Vuppalanchi answered

Dr Levitt and another doctor agreed

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