Abstract
Evidence that chronic intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, especially aspirin, prevents cancer development continues to accumulate. The data are particularly convincing for colorectal cancer; however, because of well-known side effects, they cannot routinely be recommended for this purpose. An appreciation of the mechanisms that underlie their anti-cancer effects might permit the development of safer agents. Intensive investigation has led to the characterization of several potential chemopreventive mechanisms of action of these drugs. Antineoplastic actions could result from effects on overlapping processes in the different cell-types that comprise tumors, such as epithelial and stromal cells.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Angiogenesis Inhibitors / pharmacology
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Angiogenesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / pharmacology
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Anticarcinogenic Agents / pharmacology
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Anticarcinogenic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Aspirin / adverse effects
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Aspirin / pharmacology
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Aspirin / therapeutic use
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Colorectal Neoplasms / prevention & control*
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Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / adverse effects
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Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / pharmacology
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Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
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Humans
Substances
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Angiogenesis Inhibitors
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Anticarcinogenic Agents
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Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
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Aspirin