Low dose Aspirin Stops Cancer

Low dose Aspirin Stops Cancer

@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan | health blog

In search of revolutionary ways to fight off cancer, we stumble onto an affordable medicine, in the form of aspirin, that can ward off this dreaded disease.

Aspirin is a cheap medicine commonly use for headache, fever, as well as for the prevention of heart attack and stroke, that has been shown by studies to possess a remarkable ability to significantly reduce the development of colorectal cancer.

Study shows that long term use of baby aspirin for roughly 3-5 years can substantially lower a person's risk of colorectal cancer. Low dose aspirin or baby aspirin is 100mg or less.

Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor of the large intestine and rectum that afflicts hundreds of thousands each year commonly seen among individuals ages 50 and above. This discovery is beneficial especially among high risk groups including people with family history of colon cancer, presence of colon polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, chrohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, physically inactivity, and cigarette smoking.

In addition, aspirin had a remarkable ability to reduce the  spread of cancer to other parts of the body (metastasis). This is beneficial among those already diagnosed with cancer as spread of tumor cells to various parts of the body is a hindrance to successful treatment.

Currently, colonoscopy is the primary screening test to detect and remove benign and precancerous colorectal polyps that can potentially become cancerous if otherwise left.

Although, it is worth noting that aspirin is not a drug that's suited for everyone. People with clotting problems, taking blood thinners, have gastrointestinal upset or have allergy to this drug may not be suitable candidate for aspirin therapy. It is imperative to consult with your health care provider before taking aspirin.