Gallbladder Cancer: Review of a Rare Orphan Gastrointestinal Cancer with a Focus on Populations of New Mexico

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Report exploring gallbladder cancer (GBC) epidemiology with a focus on Native American and rural populations in New Mexico, which is one of several locations in the world where gallbladder cancer has elevated incidence. Reviews existing research to apply GBC studies to population and health data for New Mexico. Discusses the geographic distribution of GBC cases and risk factors of the disease, including chronic inflammation, as well as pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention strategies.

Jacklyn M. Nemunaitis, Ursa Brown-Glabeman, Heloisa Soares, et al.

BMC Cancer, 18, 665

06/2018

Cancer · Statistics and data · Tribal communities · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · New Mexico