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Colorectal Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
23. Are there any drugs available that can
help prevent colorectal cancer?
Scientists are doing research on chemoprevention -- the use of
drugs to prevent cancer from developing in the first place. For
example, researchers have found that anti-inflammatory drugs helped
keep intestinal tumors from forming, but serious side effects have
been noted so researchers are proceeding cautiously. (Answer
continues on next page.)
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