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  2. Mechanism of action of aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, aspirin induces the formation of NO-radicals in the body, which have been shown in mice to have an independent mechanism of reducing inflammation. This reduces leukocyte adhesion, which is an important step in immune response to infection. There is currently insufficient evidence to show that aspirin helps to fight infection. [18]

  3. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Aspirin is also used long-term to help prevent further heart attacks, ischaemic strokes, and blood clots in people at high risk. [10] For pain or fever, effects typically begin within 30 minutes. [10] Aspirin works similarly to other NSAIDs but also suppresses the normal functioning of platelets. [10] One common adverse effect is an upset ...

  4. Aspirin Use May Help Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk, Study Finds

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    Overall, the risk of developing colorectal cancer over a 10-year period was 1.98% among participants who used aspirin regularly, compared with 2.95% for people who didn’t use aspirin regularly.

  5. Aspirin may offset increased colorectal cancer risk from ...

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    Finally, aspirin may additionally influence the immune response against cancer cells and block the development of blood vessels that supply nutrients to growing cancer cells.” — Andrew T. Chan ...

  6. IP1867B - Wikipedia

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    IP1867B is a potential brain cancer treatment under development by Innovate Pharmaceuticals for use in the treatment of brain tumors, by combining reformulated aspirin with two additional ingredients, into a soluble form. [1] Developing a true liquid aspirin has long been a scientific goal.

  7. Aspirin and Colorectal Cancer: Drug Could Lower Risk for ...

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    According to new research, taking aspirin on a regular basis may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer—especially for people with less-healthy lifestyles.

  8. Cancer prevention - Wikipedia

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    Advertisement for a healthy diet to possibly reduce cancer risk. An average 35% of human cancer mortality is attributed to the diet of the individual. [10] Studies have linked excessive consumption of red or processed meat to an increased risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, and pancreatic cancer, a phenomenon which could be due to the presence of carcinogens in meats cooked at high temperatures.

  9. Timeline of cancer treatment development - Wikipedia

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    1900 – Swedish Dr. Stenbeck cures a skin cancer with small doses of radiation [4]; 1920s – Dr. William B. Coley's immunotherapy treatment, regressed tumors in hundreds of cases, the success of Coley's Toxins attracted heavy resistance from his rival and supervisor, Dr. James Ewing, who was an ardent supporter of radiation therapy for cancer.