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Aspirin Benefit in Colon Cancer Tied to Gene Variant

Aspirins benefit in thwarting colon cancer is driven by a gene mutation that makes tumor cells less sensitive to the drugs effects, according to a study that may lead to personalized prevention strategies. Developing colon cancer with a mutation of the gene BRAF was similar for both regular aspirin users and non-users, according to research published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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