C.L.
Hi L.. First of all, don't panic. If your doctor has suggested that you might have cancer, GET A SECON OPINION. There is a radioactive test that screens your gallbladder and measures how it is working. I have had this test twice and it showed that my gallbladder was shutting down slowly. I am also old enough to be your mom. If there is a history of gallbladder problems in your family, I suggest you talk to a doctor about that test. I had both upper GI and colonoscopy along with the test and after one month had the test again. It showed that my gallbladder was shutting down and I had acid reflux from my intestines to my stomach (not pretty). I had my gallbladder out and am taking rx meds for the reflux. I am controlled. If you don't feel comfortable about your care, ask questions. Doctors are human and don't always know everything. Go to a specialist if you need to. Question everything. THIS IS YOUR RIGHT. IT IS YOUR BODY. Good Luck.