How aspirin and omega-3 may reduce cancer risk

Acetylsalicylic acid, best known as aspirin, and omega-3 fatty acids support various aspects of health, and scientists continue to uncover how these substances work. One recent study suggests that both could have an impact on colon cancer risk. The National Cancer Institute estimates that doctors will diagnose around 140,250 new cases of cancer of the colon and rectum in 2018 in the United States. Colon cancer develops from polyps or abnormal growths of tissue within the colon. Many of these polyps are benign, but some can lead to cancerous tumors. Doctors identify precancerous polyps through colonoscopies that allow them to detect visible abnormalities in the large bowel.