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ASA reduces risk of cancer

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A meta-analysis published in The Lancet Oncology has confirmed that long-term aspirin use reduces the risk of cancer.  Specifically, the risk of colorectal (OR=0.62), esophageal, gastric, biliary, and breast cancer was reduced in patients who used ASA long-term.  Moreover, the risk of distant metastases (OR=0.69), but not regiona spread, was reduced. 
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