{"id":32931,"date":"2025-03-21T19:25:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T18:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/?p=32931"},"modified":"2026-04-11T18:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T17:53:03","slug":"aspirin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/aspirin\/","title":{"rendered":"Aspirin used as a repurposed drug for cancer. Low-dose acetylsalicylic acid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-contrast-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a354506db6ffd737f631f839bfa366dd has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-5--2\" id=\"menu\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ca2dd60b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85c9ab605a9af581478ba1bfba8fd611\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatments\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/cancer-treatments-overview\/\">Treatments<\/a><span 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id=\"Aspirin_low-dose_acetylsalicylic_acid_and_cancer\"><\/span>Aspirin (<strong>low-dose acetylsalicylic acid<\/strong>) and cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is aspirin?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspirin, a well-known pain reliever and fever reducer, has in recent years sparked interest as a potential off-label treatment for cancer. Research suggests that aspirin may slow the growth and spread of cancer cells, but it is crucial to weigh the benefits and risks before considering this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_against_cancer\"><\/span>Effects against cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anti-inflammatory<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspirin has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. Chronic inflammation is closely linked to the development of many cancers. By reducing inflammation, aspirin may potentially slow cancer cell development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cell division<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspirin can inhibit the production of prostaglandins, which are involved in cell growth and division. By reducing the production of prostaglandins, aspirin may potentially slow the growth of cancer cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blood vessel growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like p<a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/propranolol\/\">ropranolol<\/a>, aspirin can inhibit the formation of new blood vessels, which tumors need to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages\"><\/span>Disadvantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limited evidence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence for aspirin\u2019s effectiveness comes primarily from observational studies, which cannot prove causality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of approval from authorities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspirin is not approved by the Danish Medicines Agency for cancer treatment, indicating the need for further research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risk of bleeding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding, especially in patients with bleeding disorders or those taking certain medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_side_effects\"><\/span>Common side effects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indigestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stomach ulcers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding from the nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tendency to bruise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rare side effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serious bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allergic reactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reye\u2019s syndrome in children and adolescents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> This is not an exhaustive list of all possible side effects. You can find more information about side effects in the patient information leaflet for your medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research\"><\/span>Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Colorectal cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strongest evidence for aspirin\u2019s cancer-preventive effect is found in relation to colorectal cancer. Several large studies have shown a statistically significant link between regular aspirin use and a reduced risk of this type of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other cancers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also studies suggesting that aspirin may have a preventive effect against other cancers, such as esophageal cancer, prostate cancer, and certain types of blood cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Combination therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also studies suggesting that aspirin may increase the effectiveness of other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Improved survival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspirin can improve survival rates in patients with breast cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simplified treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspirin is a widely available and inexpensive medication compared to other cancer treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important\"><\/span>Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special consideration should be taken if you already suffer from bleeding disorders. Taking aspirin may further increase this tendency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Combination therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspirin can be combined with conventional cancer treatments to improve effectiveness. It is also suitable for supplementing other <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/repurposed-drugs\/\"><strong>repurposed drugs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be aware that certain medications may interact, potentially causing unintended effects when combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of repurposed drugs such as aspirin in cancer treatment has the potential to revolutionize the way we treat the disease. Aspirin is not just a common pain reliever; research shows it may have significant anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Its ability to inhibit cell growth and blood vessel formation can help slow the development and spread of cancer cells, especially in colorectal cancer, where strong evidence supports its effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, aspirin is a cost-effective and widely accessible treatment, making it an attractive option in combination with existing cancer therapies. While further research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness, the preliminary results are promising. By integrating aspirin into cancer treatment, we may potentially improve survival rates and quality of life for many patients. It is therefore important to consider and explore the possibilities that repurposed drugs like aspirin offer in the fight against cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hvis du er i tvivl, kan det tjekkes her:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-bl-links-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44e9f8537547201e0b860469b007bb4f wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Un76TmB0Yk4p7gHQ4TUFL7cCg_ob3aVB1DcZjT48o-YwFap8riMvnNiQ_aem__ZDuOwAdzVO0yZi5iJKihQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drugs.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/repurposed-drugs\/\">Repurposed Drugs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/no-medicine-plan-b-2\/\">No medication &#8211; Plan B<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/repurposed-drugs\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-menu-links-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-485790e51077e9636b3d4b79d3c87ead wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#menu\">(to menu)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Links<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interaktionsdatabasen.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c25c5428a33fe26b8841694e48ca06c wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interaktionsdatabasen.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interactions (search for medications)<\/a> (Interaktionsdatabasen, Danish Medicines Agency)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5fc3dc79e4d74281c2fa362cad0a74e wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sundhedspolitisktidsskrift.dk\/nyheder\/3381-brug-af-acetylsalicylsyre-kobles-med-lavere-risiko-for-kraeft-i-fordojelseskanalen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lower risk of gastrointestinal cancer<\/a> (Danish Health Policy Journal) (Danish Language)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ce9c8246e669571b8b52cd07945333a wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/videnskab.dk\/krop-sundhed\/aspirin-beskytter-mod-kraeft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aspirin protects against cancer <\/a>(Videnskab.dk) (Danish Language)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b641586b75c6e5fb13b4d95246154bf7 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onkologisktidsskrift.dk\/behandlinger\/215-aspirin-saenker-dodeligheden-for-tre-kraeftformer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aspirin reduces mortality for three cancer types<\/a> (Oncology Journal) (Danish Language)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e2becb869b71d9b8fbb33e6e6ca2ff2 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36099932\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aspirin and cancer: biological mechanisms and clinical outcomes<\/a> (PubMed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16347343829a1dc6779171c06c971a3c wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33940597\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aspirin and antiplatelet treatments in cancer<\/a> (PubMed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31fe12892df94b7ebe3bb398db31d85d wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38064111\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Using aspirin to prevent and treat cancer<\/a> (PubMed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5be82747f0708fdd1ef70cdafa103b82 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8426031\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aspirin and cancer survival: a systematic review and meta-analyses of 118 observational studies of aspirin and 18 cancers<\/a> (British Journal of Cancer, 2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Relevans:<\/strong> A very large and comprehensive review article (meta-analysis) that compiles data from 118 studies. It concludes that there is compelling evidence of a link between regular aspirin use and improved survival for a wide range of cancer types, especially colorectal cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-582da67851de78556fcb87c6861de2a3 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39825684\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Long-term use of low-dose aspirin for cancer prevention: A 20-year longitudinal cohort study of 1,506,525 Hong Kong residents <\/a>(PubMed, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Relevans:<\/strong> Long-term low-dose aspirin use (over 10 years) reduces the risk of cancer, particularly lung, breast, and colorectal cancer, as well as cancer-related mortality. The effect is stronger with longer use and can start as early as age 40.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4364e439df27bdccc239783c2c0ed7f wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7729916\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mechanisms of Colorectal Cancer Prevention by Aspirin\u2014A Literature Review and Perspective on the Role of COX-Dependent and -Independent Pathways<\/a> (Cancers, 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Relevans:<\/strong> This article delves into how aspirin works. It explains the well-known COX-inhibiting (anti-inflammatory) mechanism but also discusses newer research into COX-independent mechanisms, supporting why aspirin has such a broad effect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb6cc232f433ff62838af22033ac8aa2 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/40141362\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prolonged Low-Dose Administration of FDA-Approved Drugs for Non-Cancer Conditions: A Review of Potential Targets in Cancer Cells<\/a> (PubMed, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Relevans:<\/strong> While FDA-approved drugs like aspirin and metformin may lower cancer incidence, the precise mechanisms are still unclear. Long-term low-dose treatment may potentially prevent metastasis in selected patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Page created:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June 1, 2024, Last revised June 10, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-menu-links-color\">\u2764<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>What you read on I Have Cancer is not a recommendation. 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