based on the description i am not sure why you are assuming gallbladder cancer since it is quite rare. maybe the doctor indicated that was a concern. ultrasound results are available quickly so i wouldn't let that part worry you. however unintentional weight loss is a concern and i'm glad that her doctor is getting to the bottom of what's going on. to answer your specific question gallbladder cancer is not common and fewer than 10 000 people are diagnosed with it every year (including cancers of the gallbladder bile ducts). it is usually found fairly late because it's often advanced by the time someone has significant syptoms. if it's found early which happens in about 1 in 5 people there is the possibility to cure it. but even if it can't be cured treatment can definitely help prolong life.
hi is gallbladder cancer a common disease? also is it possible to have it detected early enough to be cured? . my mother had a few episodes of vomiting over the last few weeks and also lost about 30 pounds during the last two years without really trying to do so. she had bloodwork done last week and had an ultrasound performed this tuesday. she received a call from her primary care physician yesterday (wednesday) asking her to come in so her doctor can review the results with her. i'm obviously nervous since the results were provided to her physician so quickly. is this normal turn around time?