Aspirin Part 2!

KerryMac
KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

I know we have had this discussion before, but there seems more evidence on the side of taking a daily Aspirin. These studies dion't specifically mention BC, but it does seem that there could be a general anti-cancer effect.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/sarah-boseley-global-health/2010/dec/07/cancer-cancer 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/12/07/131873139/study-aspirin-cuts-deaths-from-wide-variety-of-cancers

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  • geewhiz
    geewhiz Member Posts: 1,439
    edited December 2010

    Hmm. SO CONFUSING!! I was taking it, then stopped because of the risks my naturopath said were associated with it. Back on it I go!!

    Thanks Kerry!!

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited December 2010

    Thanks for posting Kerry.  I was on this topic, but this is the best write-up so far.

    One of those "why wouldn't you's" as long as you tolerate aspirin well.  I do.

    This also supports Michelle Holmes' findings in last February's JCO article.  This was not a controlled study, but findings suggest up to a 50% risk reduction in recurrence.  I'm sold.

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited December 2010

    I asked my Onc last time I saw her if it was OK to take Aspirin - she sort of just laughed, and I said but will it do me any harm. She said no. So, I am sold too.

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  • kimber3006
    kimber3006 Member Posts: 586
    edited December 2010

    I've been taking my daily baby aspirin since I finished radiation back in June.  Good to hear it might be helping - thanks, Kerry! 

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  • pupfoster1
    pupfoster1 Member Posts: 1,484
    edited December 2010

    I've been taking it too, although I had a rough start with it.  I started having stomach pain/issues, and of course was worried about mets.  After having an upper and lower gi, he found severe irritation in my stomach lining.  When he found out I was taking aspirin, the nurse who was standing by said "are you taking coated"? Of course I was not, but am now, and have had no more stomach issues---hurray!

    Sharon

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  • AnacortesGirl
    AnacortesGirl Member Posts: 1,758
    edited December 2010

    Good articles.  And now I can smile when I take my aspirin in the morning knowing that I have at least one drug where no is making major profits off of me!  As opposed to my $20 a pill Aromasin.

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