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A member asked:
I have a postnasal drip of many decades. i've been taking 80mg aspirin as a preventive for possible esophageal cancer. should i do this daily?
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No: Aspirin does not prevent esophageal cancer.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Esophageal CA & ASA: I am sorry but I do not understand the relation of PND and esophageal cancer. There have been studies suggesting a protective association of Aspirin and esophageal cancer. The risks of Aspirin therapy such as bleeding and ulcer formation should be weighed against the benefits.
Answered 6/24/2014
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No data: There is no data that daily consumption of Aspirin prevents esophageal cancer.
Answered 6/24/2014
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