Further Evidence Suggests Aspirin Reduces Cancer Risk

Chronic inflammation is believed to be one of the many causes of cancer. Inflammation is an immune response when there are foreign particles attacking the body. This area becomes invaded by immune cells in order to kill the intruders. They release oxidative chemicals like hydrogen peroxide to get rid of the foreign particles. If the immune cells continue to proceed with this process, inflammation may continuously occur, causing irritation and therefore resulting in chronic inflammation.
As the number of immune cells increases, and there is continuous secretion of oxidative chemicals, tissues surrounding the area can begin to deteriorate and result in cellular death. With many cells dying, others begin to multiply in order to be able to heal the affected area. This mutation of cells augments the probability of tumor formation.
A study published in the 2011 article The Lancet demonstrated how many individuals who took Aspirin daily for various years showed a decreased risk of acquiring cancer. The areas of decreased cancer risk are lung, brain, pancreas, and esophagus. Aspirin is most effective where it is absorbed (GI tract), therefore it has the greatest effect on cancers in the digestive tract.

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