Can Aspirin Prevent Breast Cancer?

Aspirin and some similar drugs can help reduce the risk of certain types of breast cancer, according to a study released on Tuesday. Women in the study who used aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at least once per week for six months or longer had a 20 percent lower risk of breast cancer, the authors said. Those who used seven or more tablets a week had a 28 percent lower risk.

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