We all have a bottle or two of aspirin in our bathrooms. We use it for aches and pains, however, new research shows that the lowly aspirin may help with cancer.
In a research study in 2020, daily, low-dose aspirin was found to have positive effects, with a 21% reduction in mortality for any reason. We have usually frowned on the use of daily aspirin due to the side-effects of gastrointestinal bleeding and macular degeneration. However, these statistics are worth considering if you have cancer, or cancer runs in your family.
- Aspirin can stop/reduce cancer spread. This is one of the dreaded outcomes of cancer: it spreads! It stops the proliferation of cancer cells and inflammation. One review of metadata showed a reduction of metastases by 38-52%. This is good news for anyone who is facing cancer.
- Daily low-dose aspirin can repair DNA
- Daily aspirin can reduce the risks of these cancers
- Colorectal cancer—27%
- Squamous cell esophageal cancer—33%
- Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus—39%
- Stomach cancer—36%
- Hepatobiliatry tract 38%
- Pancreatic cancer—22%
Low dose daily aspirin may not be for you if you have any lung disease, clotting issues, stomach ulcers, heavy menstrual bleeding, or have had a recent stroke. There ARE risks, but there are also substantial benefits.
Until next time,
Dr. Polly
