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Patients with asbestos-related gallbladder cancer will always have an underlying disease such as asbestosis or pleural effusion, even if they don't show symptoms or it was overlooked in the diagnosis phase.
Survival Rates
Stage I
Stage II
Stage III
Stage IV
Occupational exposure to asbestos for long periods may lead to esophagus cancer. How does it happen?
Inhalation
While working with asbestos, people would inhale its toxic fibers.
Ingestion
While working with asbestos, people would inhale its toxic fibers.Gallbladder cancer can be cured in up to 90% of people when it is discovered in its early stages. Look out for symptoms!
Jaundice
Nausea and
Vomiting
Vomiting
Bowel Habits
Changes
Changes
Weight Loss
Abdominal Pain
Fever
The average cost of gallbladder cancer surgery is $12,941
Early detection
$10,989 / patient
VS
Advanced stage
$41,392 / patient
The average payout for gallbladder cancer from asbestos trust funds is $45,000. You can qualify for multiple trust funds if the underlying pulmonary issues worsen.
Median age of diagnosis is
73 years
African Americans
are at lowest risk
3 times more common in
women than in men
The leading gallbladder cancer risk factor is the presence of gallstones
Every year, approximately 1,200 people lose their lives to asbestos-related gallbladder cancer in the U.S.
Estimate Treatment Costs
Surgical Treatment Options
