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Does having gallstones cause any kind of cancer im scared?

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Dr. Paul Skudder answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Don't be too scared: Gallbladder cancer: very uncommon, but a bit more common people w gallstones and in women. Happens in about 5,000 Americans each year (way less than 36,000 car crash deaths & 610,000 heart deaths each year). People w gallstones more likely to get colon, breast, prostate, lung cancer, or die from car wreck or heart problem. Don't be too scared. Talk to Dr. about removing gallbladder if its painful

Answered 3/3/2019

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