Aspirin and cancer

publication date: Oct 26, 2011
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'Aspirin reduces cancer risk by 20%' said the headlines. However, all the commentators were quick to point out that aspirin was associated with harms and that people considering taking aspirin should see their GP. But what does a 20% relative risk reduction mean to the patient sitting in front of us? What sort of a benefit is that in real terms? And what are the harms?


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