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Study: Aspirin cuts colorectal cancer recurrence in half  NewsNation Common over-the-counter medication slashes colorectal cancer recurrence in half  Fox News Aspirin can have ‘huge effect’ in stopping colorectal cancer returning, study finds | Medical research  The Guardian Clinical trial finds aspirin reduces colon cancer recurrence by half  upi.com Colon cancer: THIS common over-the-counter medication slashes risk of colorectal cancer recurrence in half  Times of India …

Aspirin can cut by more than half the risk that colon cancer will come back following initial treatment, a new clinical trial has found. Daily aspirin reduced by 55% the risk of cancer recurrence in patients whose colorectal cancer is driven by a genetic mutation, researchers reported Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. “Aspirin is a drug that …

Imagine popping an over-the-counter pill to remedy a headache. Or taking the same to treat inflammation or arthritis. And all the while, the same common pill is working to cut the risk of colon cancer recurrence by half!A major new study is pointing in that direction. The study in question has brought hope to many affected by colorectal cancer: a …

Reducing anxiety and providing reassurance for patients The team at Penn is currently enrolling patients in two ongoing, large-scale studies that could help support their findings. Trial sites are located across the country, including at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The ultimate goal, Chodosh said, is to not only identify and treat those who are at a higher risk …

In an early trial, a one-size-fits-all vaccine showed promise in preventing hard-to-treat pancreatic cancers from coming back. Pancreatic cancer is of particular concern. The five-year survival rate is about 13%, and up to 80% of pancreatic cancers may come back. “If you were to ask me what disease most needs something to prevent recurrences, I’d say this one,” said Dr. …