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Aspirin use lowers risk of common GI cancers
Aspirin use lowers risk of common GI cancers
24 Feb 2025 byStephen Padilla

Taking aspirin contributes to a reduced risk of several gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, such as colorectal cancer (CRC), liver cancer, stomach cancer, and pancreatic cancer, as shown by the results of a 20-year study presented at ASCO GI 2025. However, no association is seen with most non-GI cancers.

Aspirin use lowers risk of common GI cancers
24 Feb 2025
Shortened brachytherapy course proves its worth in endometrial cancer
Shortened brachytherapy course proves its worth in endometrial cancer
20 Feb 2025 byJairia Dela Cruz

Short-course vaginal cuff brachytherapy (VCB) is just as efficacious as standard regimens for adjuvant treatment of endometrial cancer, yielding noninferior patient-reported outcomes without compromising disease control while having acceptable toxicity, according to the phase III, unblinded, multicentre SAVE trial.

Shortened brachytherapy course proves its worth in endometrial cancer
20 Feb 2025