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		aucisson_masque 9 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Scientists crack how aspirin might stop cancers fr... A few years ago my grandma had cancer and was told by the hospital doctor to take daily baby dosage aspirin. I think it's safe to say if it's recommended for cancerous old folks, it's safe to take for average people. It's just a matter of dosage.

johnmaguire 9 months ago [–]

> I think it's safe to say if it's recommended for cancerous old folks, it's safe to take for average people.

I'm not sure why you would think that. There are many things we are willing to prescribe to older people because they are unlikely to suffer long-term negative effects.

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