Population-wide Impact of Long-term Use of Aspirin and the Risk for Cancer

Importance

The US Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended the use of aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease among many US adults. However, the association of aspirin use with the risk for other cancer types and the potential population-wide effect of aspirin use on cancer, particularly within the context of screening, remain uncertain.

Objectives

To examine the potential benefits of aspirin...