Possibly: A recent study (burn et al 2011, lancet) suggests that an Aspirin a day reduces cancer risk in carriers of hereditary colorectal cancer. Further studies need to be completed to evaluate an Aspirin regimen for risk reduction of sporadic (non-inherited) colon cancers.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Maybe: There is some evidence that certain medications that reduce inflammation (called cox-2 inhibitors) may lower colon cancer risk. This has not been proven with aspirin.
Answered 5/4/2012
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