00:00Should you take aspirin to prevent cancer?
00:02A 2024 study reveals aspirin might help your immune system stop colorectal cancer from spreading.
00:09That's a big deal, since colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the U.S.,
00:14and cases rose by 2% just last year.
00:17Researchers looked at tissue from 238 patients.
00:21Those taking low-dose aspirin daily had fewer cancer cells in their lymph nodes.
00:26Why?
00:27Aspirin may help your immune system recognize and destroy cancer cells faster.
00:32It boosts immune cell activity inside tumors and helps defense cells detect cancer proteins better.
00:37But before you reach for that pill, hold on.
00:40This study was observational.
00:42It showed a link, not cause and effect.
00:45Plus, daily aspirin has risks like serious bleeding, especially for people with certain health issues.
00:51Doctors say we need more clinical trials to confirm these benefits,
00:54and aspirin's impact when combined with chemo or radiation is still unknown.
01:00So for now, talk to your doctor.
01:02Aspirin might help, but it's not a one-size-fits-all cancer shield.
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