Aspirin and cancer prevention: what the research really shows

Studies have found that regular aspirin use may help prevent certain types of cancers – and it also may keep cancer from spreading once it has been diagnosed. Although much research on the topic has been done, the evidence still isn’t clear enough to show that the potential benefits of regular aspirin use with respect to cancer prevention outweigh the possible harmful side effects. In this interview, American Cancer Society researcher, Eric J. Jacobs, Ph.D., provides insights into what the studies to date really show when it comes to aspirin and cancer prevention, and discusses what other research is still needed. Read the interview here.