New studies show that aspirin might have the power to lower cancer risk—but is it a game-changer or just another medical myth? New research sheds light on the potential benefits and risks of this everyday drug. A new study says, in essence, that aspirin helps the immune system fight cancer by stopping blood cells called platelets from weakening the body’s natural defenses, allowing immune cells to better attack and prevent the spread of cancer.

LEARN MORE in this article: Can An Aspirin A Day Keep Cancer At Bay?

Related: Unexpected Allies: How Aspirin, Worming Medicines, and Other Repurposed Drugs Join the Fight Against Cancer

 

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