Aspirin use and survival after diagnosis of colorectal cancer

AT Chan, S Ogino, CS Fuchs - Jama, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Context Aspirin reduces risk of colorectal neoplasia in randomized trials and inhibits tumor
growth and metastases in animal models. However, the influence of aspirin on survival after
diagnosis of colorectal cancer is unknown. Objective To examine the association between
aspirin use after colorectal cancer diagnosis on colorectal cancer− specific and overall
survival. Design, Setting, and Participants Prospective cohort study of 1279 men and women
diagnosed with stage I, II, or III colorectal cancer. Participants were enrolled in 2 nationwide …