Who gets gallbladder cancer?
Gallbladder cancer is most often seen in older patients, with a median age at diagnosis of 62-66 years. It occurs more often in females, with a female-to-male ratio of about 3:1. The highest rates of gallbladder cancer occur among US Native Americans, as well as in Mexico, South America, Israel, and China. In fact, Israel has the highest worldwide incidence, with 7.5 cases per 100,000 men and 13.8 cases per 100,000 women. Gallbladder cancer is the fifth most common GI cancer in the United States. However, it is the most common GI malignancy in Mexican Americans and Southwest Native Americans. Low rates are seen in India, Nigeria, and Singapore.
