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Meta-analysis demonstrates association between aspirin intake and reduced BC risk


 

Key clinical point: Aspirin intake may be associated with a reduced risk for incident breast cancer (BC) in adults.

Major finding: Aspirin users vs nonusers had a significantly reduced risk for BC (hazard ratio [HR] 0.91; P =  .002), especially estrogen receptor-positive BC (HR 0.90; P = .0004).

Study details: Findings are from a meta-analysis of 28 cohort studies including adults who received aspirin.

Disclosures: This study did not report the funding source. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Bakierzynska M et al. Prophylactic aspirin intake and breast cancer risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational cohort studies. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2023 (Jun 6). doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.05.015

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