Simple Steps to Reduce Men’s Cancer Risk
Recent research found that taking a daily low-dose aspirin reduced the risk of pancreatic cancer. The more years a person took a daily aspirin, the lower the risk. Compared to non-aspirin takers, those who took the medication daily had up to a 60 percent lower risk after 10 years. Make sure to ask your doctor before starting or stopping any medications.
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