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Impact of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on gastrointestinal cancers: Current state-of-the science
Sahin IH, Hassan MM, Garrett CR. Cancer Lett. 2013 Sep 7. pii: S0304-3835(13)00644-7. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2013.09.001. [Epub ahead of print]
Source
Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. Electronic address: md.ibrahim.halil.sahin@gmail.com.
Abstract
Growing evidence from epidemiologic and preclinical studies suggests that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, colorectal cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma. However, there is also evidence indicating the absence of this benefit. The exact mechanism of NSAIDs' action on GI tumors is not known. Although some studies have suggested inhibition of carcinogenesis by NSAIDs through suppression effect on inflammation-associated cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression, other studies have suggested COX-2-independent mechanisms. Herein, we summarize the current state of-the-science regarding NSAID benefit for patients with GI cancers.