An aspirin a day keeps cancer at bay

Taking aspirin regularly may have a protective effect against cancer , according to a new study published in the medical journal The Lancet . During his final analysis, Professor Peter Rothwell of Oxford University, found that the protective effect of aspirin becomes evident after three to five years of taking the medication daily . Other medical studies have previously shown that exercise, smoking cessation and healthy eating can significantly reduce the risk of cancer, but the team said Rothwell, aspirin reduces this risk even more. The findings show that a small dose (75-300 mg) a day is enough to reduce cancer risk by 25 percent in a period of three years of consumption. Consumed after five years, aspirin reduces the risk of death from cancer by 15 percent. And although the study recognizes aspirin can help prevent cancer, the authors also suggest that before taking any decision or add aspirin to a daily diet, everyone should consult their doctor.