Every day it seems there’s a new headline asking whether a low-dose aspirin can ward off colorectal cancer or help patients beat it. Doctors know aspirin thins the blood and eases inflammation, and decades of research hinted it might also slow polyp growth or cancer spread. But the truth is not as simple as a yes or a no. Recent studies paint a mixed picture – with potential benefits for some people and real risks for others. As major health bodies have revised their advice, readers are left wondering: should I take aspirin for colon or rectal cancer? Not everyone gains the same advantage from aspirin. New research suggests the biggest payoff is for those at higher risk. In one large US cohort study , people who led “unhealthy” lifestyles- marked by obesity, smoking, poor diet or h

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