Can aspirin cure cancer?
Doctors believe that taking aspirin over along period can dramatically the chances of getting some of the most serious cancers. Research published in a leading medical journal says taking small amounts of the pill for ten years cut bowel cancer cases by around 35% and deaths by 40%.
Rates of oesophageal and stomach cancers were cut by 30% and deaths from these cancers by 35-50%. The researchers admit that taking aspirin does increase the chances of getting stomach bleeding, but they say the benefits outweigh the risks.