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Is it alright to take 70gr aspirin daily to prevent cancer? i have stopped smoking a few years ago.
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May help: The non steroidal antiinflammatorys such as Aspirin in particular have been associated with a decreased incidence of new polyp recurring after polypectony and even a lower incidence of colon cancer in some studies.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Unclear: Not much reported about Aspirin and cancer reduction, though will help in heart disease.
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