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How aspirin could help throat cancer

Dr Richard Sullivan, Cancer Research UK, on cancer of the larynx
Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

'Aspirin has to count as one of the greatest finds in the history of drug discovery. What began life as a simple painkiller, now seems to have a wide range of beneficial effects for our health. The latest study adds to the evidence that aspirin could have a significant protective effect against cancer.

We're not yet at the stage where we can recommend that everyone starts taking aspirin on a daily basis, as we still need to investigate the possible side-effects of long-term use. However, it looks as though the drug could become an important part of cancer prevention.'
Dr Richard Sullivan, head of clinical programmes, Cancer Research UKHow

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