Study Shows Aspirin Use By Asian Women Lowers Lung Cancer Risk
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
A study of more than 1,000 Asian women concluded they had a decreased risk of lung cancer if they took aspirin at least twice a week, regardless of whether they smoked.
A study of more than 1,000 Asian women concluded they had a decreased risk of lung cancer if they took aspirin at least twice a week, regardless of whether they smoked. The published study by Singapore-based researchers noted no proof was shown that aspirin provides a direct protection against the cancer. The study backed several previous studies showing links between regular aspirin use and the risk of several cancers, including colon, esophageal and prostate cancers. The study included 398 Chinese women diagnosed with lung cancer and 814 without. (Click here for more
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“Aspirin Tied To Lower Lung-Cancer Risk In Women: Study” – Reuters (12/24/12)