Study: Aspirin could reduce breast cancer risk

TAKING drugs like aspirin regularly could significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a recent report.

The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cut the incidence of the cancer by 20%, said the review of 21 studies into the issue over the past 27 years.

Such drugs could also help treat women who already have breast cancer, said Professor Ian Fentiman of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London, who compiled the study.