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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Scientists Discover Aspirin May Help Stop Cancer from Spreading
Caption: Scientists Discover Aspirin May Help Stop Cancer from Spreading. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have made a surprising discovery aspirin may help prevent cancer from spreading by boosting the immune system’s ability to fight back. While promising, experts caution that more research is needed before it can be prescribed to patients. Studies dating back over a decade show that people already taking daily aspirin had a higher chance of surviving cancer. Researchers believe this is because aspirin disrupts platelets—blood cells that help with clotting but also suppress immune cells called T-cells. By removing this suppression, T-cells can more effectively attack cancer as it tries to spread. This process, known as metastasis, is responsible for most cancer-related deaths. While the findings are exciting, clinical trials are ongoing to determine who might benefit the most. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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