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Study Finds Regular Aspirin Use Associated with Greatest Reduction in Colorectal Cancer Among Those Most at Risk

Mass General Brigham | Integrated Health Care System
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89% Informative

Among men and women followed for more than 30 years , those with less healthy lifestyles had the greatest benefit from regular aspirin use, according to a Mass General Brigham-led study.

The study could encourage a more nuanced approach to preventive aspirin use.

Colorectal cancer is the second -leading cause of cancer death in the United States .

Mass General Brigham authors include Wenjie Ma , David A. Drew , Shuji Ogino , Edward L. Giovannucci , Mingyang Song , and Kai Wang and Yin Cao .

Chan reported receiving personal fees from Boehringer Ingelheim , Pfizer Inc , and Freenome .

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English

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