Cancer Question: what exactly is metastatic adenocarcinoma rectosigmoid?
This refers to spread of the cancer (originally in the rectosigmoid colon) to other parts of the body. Spread occurs by local spread and by hemotologic/lymphatic spread. This is usually called metastatic spread and refers to the cancerous cells being spread to other parts of the body by the blood/lymphatic system. Once transported, they usually start to grow, causing local pain and dysfunction of the organ that they spread to. Cancer Drugs Question: I have been told that there is a cancer drug made up of ground up shark bones called Caipledge available on the market. However, I have been unable to find out any information about this drug. Do you have information on availability, and success of the drug? Answer: This product does exist and is touted as a treatment for several types of cancers- particularly those like melanoma which have poor medical regimens. Currently, it has not been studied in double blind fashion. This usually means that someone is trying to capitalize prior to effe
