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Study/ Regular use of aspirin helps reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

2024-08-02 08:17:00, Shëndeti CNA
Study/ Regular use of aspirin helps reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
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Regular aspirin use may keep the oncologist at bay, at least when it comes to colorectal cancer, according to a new study, CNN reports.

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide, projected to cause more than 52,500 deaths in the US alone in 2023.

About 153,020 people in the US were diagnosed with the condition in 2023, and it has become much more prevalent among people under 55, with numbers more than doubling in this group from a decade ago, studies show.

The causes of colorectal cancer can be genetic, but certain lifestyle factors also appear to increase risk, including eating an unhealthy diet, not exercising enough, drinking alcohol, smoking and having a high body mass index. bodily.

In addition to adopting a healthier lifestyle, doctors have often recommended low-dose aspirin to reduce the risk of colon cancer. The US Preventive Services Task Force made the aspirin recommendation in 2016, but reversed course in 2022 because of concerns that it could cause bleeding. Aspirin can also cause gastrointestinal problems.

With the recommendations changing, the authors of the new study decided to see if there were any groups that would benefit most from the practice and for whom aspirin would be worth the risk.

The study could not determine why regular aspirin use appeared to be so beneficial, but previous research has suggested that aspirin may inhibit pro-inflammatory signals that can lead to cancer. /CNA 





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