Chemoprevention of Colorectal Cancer

Although colorectal cancer (CRC) screening has reduced the incidence and mortality from CRC, chemoprevention strategies have potential to further reduce CRC incidence and mortality. Chemoprevention agents might be used for average-risk as well as high-risk groups, and to prevent colorectal cancer recurrence after therapy. CRC chemoprevention agents that have been studied include aspirin, non-aspirin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, statins, agents that target metabolic pathways, and vitamins and minerals.
Source: Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research