What is it about?
Can ASA reduce the rate of CRC in those who have not this disease?
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Why is it important?
There are some benefits of ASA use in reducing colorectal cancer incidence specially in those with high risk factors for instance those with previous polyps or those with genetic disorders predisposing to this cancer . Meanwhile ASA is not with out harm or risk. It can even cause death by cerebrovascular or gastrointestinal bleeding .
Perspectives
The use of ASA for this purpose should be individualized . It can be recommended in those with risk factors such as previous polyps or those harboring genes predisposing to cancer . For general population the harms and benefits are usually balanced.
Kamran Lankarani
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
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This page is a summary of: Aspirin for Primary Prophylaxis of Colorectal Cancer, Annals of Colorectal Research, December 2013, Kowsar Medical Institute,
DOI: 10.5812/acr.16264.
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