New study suggests aspirin may cut melanoma risk in older women

New study suggests aspirin may cut melanoma risk in older women

March 11, 2013 5:22 AM

Thousands of Americans will die this year from melanoma, but a new study suggests aspirin may significantly cut the risk in older women. Dr. David Agus, director of the Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California, discussed the study, as well as the advantages of an aspirin regimen.

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