Alternative theory on how aspirin may thwart cancer
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - 15:31
in Health & Medicine
Many studies have pointed to a role for aspirin in cancer prevention. Scientists have been unsure how the drug works in this regard, although they usually cite aspirin's anti-inflammatory effect. Now, lab studies point to a different mechanism. It involves aspirin's action against platelets, the blood cells that play a role in forming clots -- and new blood vessels, which can aid tumor growth.