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‘Eureka’ moment as scientists discover aspirin stops cancers spreading

The research, published in Nature, found that aspirin inhibits a protein that suppresses T-cells, allowing them to target and destroy spreading cancer cells. — The research, published in Nature, found that aspirin inhibits a protein that suppresses T-cells, allowing them to target and destroy spreading cancer cells. (PA Archive)

Scientists have discovered that aspirin may help prevent the spread of some cancers by boosting the immune system.
The research, published in Nature, found that Aspirin inhibits a protein that suppresses T-cells, allowing them to target and destroy spreading cancer cells.
Clinical trials are underway to investigate Aspirin's potential in preventing Cancer recurrence, particularly in breast, oesophageal, stomach, prostate, and bowel cancers.
While promising, experts caution against self-medicating with Aspirin due to potential side effects like stomach bleeding and emphasise the importance of consulting a doctor.
Further research is needed to determine who is most likely to benefit from Aspirin as a Cancer prevention measure and to explore alternative drugs that offer similar benefits without the side effects.

‘Eureka’ moment as scientists discover common drug stops some cancers spreading — In full