The GBCF is a 501(c)(3) public charity that provides resources and support to patients & caregivers, and raises funds for gallbladder cancer research.

Joined December 2024
Less than 1% of all cancer diagnoses are gallbladder cancer. Rare shouldn't mean underfunded, under-researched, or overlooked. This #RareCancerDay, we’re pushing for more clinical trials and federal research dollars. Stand with us: gallbladdercancer.org/ #GallbladderCancer #GBC
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This #RareDiseaseDay, the Gallbladder Cancer Foundation is joining the global community to demand #HealthEquity. The fight against rare cancers involves fewer treatment options, complex diagnostic journeys, and a critical need for research funding. Stand with us today.
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Big news for Rare Disease Week! 📢 The Gallbladder Cancer Foundation has partnered with Citizen Health to launch the AI Advocate for Gallbladder Cancer: citizen.health/ai-advocate/g…
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Today we wear our ribbons, share our stories, and raise our voices. 🎗️ World Cancer Day is a reminder that prevention, detection, and community save lives. Whether you’re a survivor, a fighter, or a supporter—we see you, and we stand with you.
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Big news! 📣 The Gallbladder Cancer Foundation is now an official member of @NORD_Rare! We’re joining forces to amplify the voices of #GallbladderCancer patients and fight for better research, advocacy, and care. Together, we are rare but never alone. 🎗️🤝 #RareDisease #GBC
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Today is Rare Cancer Day, which highlights the significance of rare cancers, including gallbladder cancer. Collectively, rare cancers make up 20% of all diagnosed cancer cases.
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As part of Rare Cancer Day, our Founder, Sanjeev Kumar, had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion with Dr. Haley Ellis and Jim Palma, the CEO of the TargetCancer Foundation for National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD's) Rare Cancer Day webinar.
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The webinar focused on the significance of biomarker testing in the treatment of rare cancers.  The webinar can be accessed at the following link: youtube.com/watch?v=2RDGDouF…
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The NCCN Patient Guidelines for Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancers have undergone a recent revision. We are pleased to announce that the Gallbladder Cancer Foundation has been incorporated as a resource for patients within the guidelines.
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Furthermore, the NCCN has recently translated the Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer patient guidelines into Spanish. The resource is available on the NCCN website at the following link: nccn.org/patientresources/pa…
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NORD will have a free webinar on September 25th titled: "Biomarker Testing in Rare Cancers: From Barriers to Breakthroughs," brought to you by NORD and the NORD Rare Cancer Coalition. Register today to learn more! bit.ly/3VKCr0j
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It’s here: the Collective Action Roadmap for GI Cancers, a new resource co-created by patient advocacy groups, including the Gallbladder Cancer Foundation, to drive progress across the full GI cancer care journey. Explore the roadmap at: gicancersalliance.org/roadma…
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We're excited to announce that the Gallbladder Cancer Foundation was selected as one of the winners of the Daiichi Sankyo Community Advocacy Innovation Award (CAIA) Grant and was awarded $40,000 to support our Gallbladder Cancer Patient Registry Initiative launching in July 2025.
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Our Founder, Sanjeev Kumar, will be delivering a presentation at the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA) Annual Meeting during a session entitled “Contemporary Management of Gallbladder Cancer” this Saturday from 1:30-3:00pm ET.
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