Long term aspirin use tied to lower colon cancer risk

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Long term aspirin use tied to lower colon cancer risk

By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Low-dose aspirin, even if not taken daily, may reduce a woman's risk of colon cancer over the long term, according to a new study that did not find the same effect for other types of cancer. The apparent benefit came at a cost, as women taking aspirin also had higher rates of stomach bleeding and ulcers. But researchers found that women who took 100 milligrams (mg) of aspirin every other day for at least 10 years ended up with about a 20 percent lower risk of colon cancer after some 18 years of follow up, compared to women who took a placebo. ...

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