Aspirin use and breast cancer risk: ... [Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2012. Low-dose aspirin use and cancer characteristics:... [Br J Cancer. 2013. Aspirin May Guard Against Skin Cancer. Low-Dose Aspirin May Halt Breast Cancer. Dr. Oz: The pros and cons of an aspirin-a-day. Q: I keep hearing that aspirin protects you from a lot of serious health problems AND that it can tear up your guts. Is it safe, and should I take it? — Nancy H., Chicago A: All the info about aspirin that’s swirling around is enough to give you a headache! But we’ve been advocates of preventive aspirin therapy for a long time, and there is ever more evidence that DONE RIGHT (and with your doctor’s OK) it can be mild on your gut and a very smart choice.
Some basic facts: 1. Aspirin may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, especially in high doses over a long period of time. Solution: If you’re already prescribed a daily dose of aspirin, follow your doc’s advice! 2. 3. Solution: Aspirin-resistant? What else can aspirin do? Q: My husband and I are in our early 40s and very healthy. So before you try IVF, consider this: Getting pregnant could be hindered by the high temperatures your husband’s sperm experience during or after a run. Dr. Search Results. The Surprising Health Benefits of Aspirin. Your mother may wash down an aspirin with her morning coffee even when she doesn't have a headache—at least 20 percent of women over 55 take the painkiller every day to ward off heart disease. Now mounting evidence suggests this OTC staple could also have payoffs for younger women: preventing multiple types of cancer, protecting your brain, and, in low doses, even encouraging a healthy pregnancy.
With this bevy of benefits making headlines, taking a daily dose may seem like a "well, duh" move. Maybe. "It's important to remember that aspirin is a real drug with real side effects," says Eric Jacobs, Ph.D., an epidemiologist with the American Cancer Society. Tumor Tamer Aspirin's link to cancer prevention includes a biggie: breast cancer. Previous studies have tied aspirin use to a reduced risk for a slew of other cancers: Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancers Studies show that taking a daily aspirin can curb the risk of developing both of these by 38 percent.