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Can an aspirin a day help prevent colon cancer?

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Dr. Amanda Xi answered

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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