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Statin Might Reduce Colorectal Cancer

Currently, the strategies to look for colon cancer are to detect it early using colonoscopy and fecal occult blood testing.  The ultimate goal to prevent this disease is to use chemoprevention.  Last month, a presentation at the American College of … Continue reading

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20-Year Study: Aspirin Reduces Colon Cancer Incidence and Mortality

Use of low-dose aspirin was found to reduce long-term incidence of and mortality related to colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the October 21 issue of Lancet.  Particularly, the benefit was greatest for cancers of the proximal colon, … Continue reading

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