Colon Cancer

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for colorectal cancer prevention advised

Published in Cancer Weekly, May 31st, 2005

The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for colorectal cancer prevention was advised.

"Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Currently, the most effective strategy available for colon cancer prevention is endoscopic screening, with polypectomy or surgical resection for advanced lesions. This intervention carries with it many concerns regarding cost, patient acceptance, and the growing burden of surveillance colonoscopies for patients with polyps," researchers in the United States reported.

"Further improvements in the understanding of the multistep model of colorectal carcinogenesis will probably...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-05-31)

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