Daily aspirin may cut colon cancer risk, new study hints
NCT ID NCT02394769
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking a daily aspirin can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in people who have already had a precancerous polyp (adenoma) removed. Researchers measured certain substances in urine and blood that are linked to inflammation and cancer growth. The goal was to see if aspirin could lower these markers, suggesting a lower cancer risk.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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