New research in mice may explain why aspirin seems to lower the risk of people's cancers spreading out of control.

Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system.

Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system. In the study, published in Nature, the scientists say that discovering the mechanism will support ongoing clinical trials,

The new research suggests a path for aspirin to become a cancer treatment - but people are being warned not to start taking it daily without speaking to a doctor.

In their study, mice with breast, colon and skin cancer treated with aspirin showed lower levels of metastasis — the spread of cancer to other organs such as the lungs or the liver — than mice with th

Scientists believe they have discovered how the cheap painkiller aspirin can stop cancers spreading. In animal experiments they showed the drug enhanced the ability of the immune system to fight back.

Aspirin could prevent some cancers from spreading, according to new research. Get a free dose of heath care news and wellness tips delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning. Powered by North Mississippi Health Services.