Does an Aspirin A Day Keep Cancer Away?

Worldwide there are 550,000 new cases of head and neck cancer a year. Dr. Jennifer Grandis explores prevention and substances to stop cancer from developing. In particular, she looks at aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Recorded on 10/17/2019. [12/2019] [Show ID: 35237]
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[@smhollanshead]

If aspirin was not an old time, accepted, OTC drug, we would need a prescription to get aspirin. Aspirin is a wonder drug.

[@ireneroy8820]

True

[@plowe7981]

One of my profs said the same thing. And as for aspirin being a wonder drug, he said something like, I wonder what it will do next.

[@JohnVKaravitis]

25:35 If your cancer has a certain mutation, it appears to help. 36:18 It affects the immune system. 46:00 "We really don't know precisely what the mechanism..."

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

So glad there are such smart people in the world working on these things.

[@dirtwhisperer658]

My wife and I both have been taking 81mg of bayer "baby aspirin" since 2009. An old doctor we had at the time told us to do it. Neither one of us have had any problems at all. We have both done the ColonGuard test where they look for blood from your intestines and the results were negative. I would think if baby aspirin caused bleeding that it would be across the board. Everyone should be bleeding from it. I will continue to take it every day because there are multiple studies that show aspirin encapsulating cancer growths.

[@MNC2k]

the bleeding is a big misnomer and the meta analysis suggests that the bleeding becomes less significant with aspirin. Fewer fatal and severe bleeds

[@lovenessmaradzika9672]

How many times a day

[@dirtwhisperer658]

@@lovenessmaradzika9672 We take it 1 time a day. At night before sleep. Been doing that for 15 years now. Just this month I had another colon test called a FIT test that checks for blood. The results were negative. Baby aspirin does not cause bleeding in your intestines.

[@georgeking2369]

Rubbish

[@BCSTS]

What an excellent, pleasant speaker ! Clearly explained & understandable !

[@2023Red]

@Dr Grandis. At age 75, I have used 325 mg BUFFERED aspirin every day for 45 years. The two keys are this: There are no buffered 81mg asperin I know of. And the buffered eliminates the bleeding problem due to instant particle breakup in acidic fluids like inside the stomach, or even a glass of warm water with vinegar. Only coated asperin should be the culpret for bleeding. I have had many cardiologist discussions and they are ignorant on this topic.

[@larrybad9821]

Very interesting point, never new that there was buffered aspirin

[@paulgill7222]

Where do you buy this buffered aspirin?

[@Slave-Of-Christ]

@@larrybad9821 Bufferin.

[@Slave-Of-Christ]

@@paulgill7222 Bufferin.

[@paulgill7222]

@@Slave-Of-Christ OK thanks

[@BCSTS]

Wonderful teaching here.....& so glad SOMEBODY is interested in trying non patented non profit to Pharma drugs, interventions !

[@freedomlife3623]

Bayer is a Pharmaceutical company, there is plenty profit in Aspirin, believe me. Why people has so much against Pharmaceutical industry? Without it, what will modern medicine be?

[@RandyMoe]

I am 74 I have taken 325mg aspirin twice a day for 55 years. My choice.

[@tracysmith245]

asprin or paracetamol?

[@badactor3440]

​@tracysmith245 Paracetamol is Acetaminophen

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

Your choice. Your funeral.

[@feboptopt]

@@lashedbutnotleashed1984he is 74, how old are you?

[@mad2barxhst]

Thank you Dr Grandis for the detailed explanation about your work in Head and Neck cancer cures.

[@JR-kk6ce]

I have been taking a full sized aspirin everyday for over 30 years.

[@moooozart]

Thanks for the talk and for the years of research from which the findings are based on.

[@mrNashmann]

The woman is a wonderful human and mother do not judge her. Her daughter is a medical student . I am not judging why is it that most dont listen they find the most negative comment on the entire 90 minute presentation and you focused on it? Please for the sake of God change the way you think an listen.or is that jyst the american way argue with everythin

[@carolcarr7867]

I often wonder how much detrimental effect sleeping with lights on at night. For all disease. I think we are meant to sleep in the dark.

[@supermanwhereareyounow3081]

Wont kill you..i sleep with my table light on, granted low wattage bulb, and my window curtains half closed and boring youtube documentary or audio book on t.v

[@yuvrajmehta7744]

@carolcarr 7867 You are very much right .we are suppose to sleep in the dark. Except humans all other creatures sleep in the dark. Nights are made for sleep and hence they are dark.

[@godfreecharlie]

​@@supermanwhereareyounow3081 I hope you found this routine on your own. I use the exact same method to get to sleep. YT even has long running learn while you sleep videos. I really thought I was the only one who went to bed this way.

[@AmericanStuff2024]

Carol: UCLA was hired by USA Military and medical schools to determine how long staff could be kept working without becoming ill. The research results UCLA reported was that if people are deprived of getting 4 hours sleep in the dark for 3 nights straight, they will become ill. UCLA also found that daydreaming in the dark for 4 hours functioned just as well, but the mind had to avoid problem solving and really relax. I took psychobiology (biopsychology) at UCLA, and this is what we were taught. The professor also stated that there are people who never sleep, and try are fine. He said every 7 years our need for sleep decreases by 30 minutes. He said this is primarily a concern when life partners differ in age by or more years. Then, the older one needs to allow the younger one more sleep. I have tested the 3 sleepless night principle, and discovered that I had to push back on demands that I meet deadlines that would result in 3 sleepless nights. Since I did get sick, I made certain that I did not go without sleep longer than one or two nights. Complimentary to that, I also try to get out in direct sunlight at least every other day. Even in storms and cold weather, I try not to stay completely indoors longer than a day. In my experience, mouths require some direct sunlight for good health.

[@Maxumized]

Wow, it makes a huge difference. Back in 1991, a Research scientist came to my premed, undergraduate biology topics course to discuss his ongoing research in light and reduction of melatonin production and sleep. He explained that cancers were higher in people who had lights on or sleeped next to an electronic device that produced enough EMF (electromotive force) to mimic a light breing on. He correlated the lower level of melatonin production and increased inflammatory and cancers. Yes, we need to sleep in darkness to allow our pineal glands to produce the proper amount of melatonin. For what it’s worth, I’ve slept in comets darkness since then 1991…I’m 57 years old and my friends tease me on how I must sleep in a freezer because of my youthful look. I’m a doctor and my patients think I’m in my 40s. Hey, I eat nuts, fish, beans, McDonalds, Chicfila, tacos, pizza. Little to no sugar or carbs. I get 1500 calories a day on average. I think a lot has to do with diet and excessive too.

[@robertoperezaguirreeliasca7559]

100 mg plain coated acetyl salicílic ( aspirin ) once a day with a full glass of alkaline H2O! To prevent heart problems! BP 110/70 As indicated by my personal MD! 73 yrs old sporty, very active and retired “young” man no health issues, just prevention! Eat well Hydrate Keep Moving Constant motion Sleep long Be active Stop worrying about mundane stuff! Eat less Practice OMAD

[@Eddie-ki9zd]

That's how I do it myself. Omad and I don't let life stresss me out. Stay strong and pass it on. Beautiful.

[@sobeit1927]

Clean unadulterated food without processed sugars and avoidance of pharmaceuticals would go a long way towards remaining free of many diseases

[@PhlintheartGloomgold]

I've been taking one Anacin (400 mg aspirin, 32 mg caffeine) daily for 40 years. I had a brain surgeon, literally, friend say: 70 kg (155 lb) take a baby aspirin; 90 kg (198 lbs) regular aspirin; 110 kg (243 lb) take one of each, eg Anacin; over 110 kg lose weight and take two regular. One size doesn't fit all.

[@connorm3457]

Good info, as I float btwn 145-155, and am on the BA 81 mg

[@xenasloan6859]

sat and watched in awe at this kind of knowledgeable, generous wonderful person

[@gerdyneu7902]

this woman sparkles with intelligence.. Txs for this interesting and excellent video

[@sidoniewinterpasternak9938]

Plus, aspirin can substitute a blood thinner - talk about killing two birds with one stone

[@johnhendel7357]

So can about a million other things, which makes me wonder why they even have anticoagulants.

[@michaelwarlow4398]

Outstanding! Thank you for posting.

[@patrickgalloway5078]

Thankyou for being so forthcoming with your convictions and not so stuck on coventional methods. Dicovery is achieved by non coventional methods as well as conventional.Remember penicillian?

[@unsilenceable]

Patrick Galloway penicillin*

[@mad2barxhst]

I wished pharmaceutical companies would think outside of the box and not let money be in the way of finding cancer cures.

[@andyshelly3473]

i have read that people with bad allergies have less of some types of cancers like skin cancers . and inflammation is a major cause of cancers .

[@charlescarlson1290]

An informative talk, thanks! I think the presentation would have been improved with some pointer to slide indicator. It took me a bit of time to figure out the various graphs and statistical presentations, which I did but it distracted me from some of your overall points at times.

[@basilcarroll9729]

Nsaids are really hard on the kidneys ,so i think low doses maybe best.

[@DF-tz3ix]

Very interesting. Thank you …

[@salahmed7273]

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[@grahamgibson4669]

Does anyone know what the cost of the UCSF 500 testing?

[@Sweet..letssurf]

So I’m not even going to watch this until I see the answer in the contents. 😜

[@lilacnpink3864]

I nearly get death because of taking 1 pc of aspirin a day. My intestine get cuts and i vomit blood.

[@3rdworldgwaming467]

This weird, I had a video in my suggestions today morning which was about aspirin being bad for cancer & now a few hours later...it's the opposite. As someone that takes aspirin, aim really confused right now about what to do.

[@ianpk5234]

I put my daily aspirin in my morning coffee so it dissolves ahead of time. I was having some digestive issues with my aspirin before this. None since.

[@davidchavez81]

Its sad how backwards the health records system is

[@jp7357]

I just listened to a revisit of bleeding risk of aspirin which clearly states the risk is minimal and had zero increase in fatal bleeding, so, at 65 I’m gojng to take 81mg baby aspirin, seems a really low risk cancer mitigation strategy.

[@johncooney4004]

There's a University of Wales School of Medicine video on KZbin that considers the asprin/bleeding link. After more than 30 years studying the subject and reviewing all the international research, the conclusion was there wasn't a link. Where people on asprin did bleed, they would have done so anyway.

[@jp7357]

@@johncooney4004 yes - I saw that YT. I wouldn't take aspirin except for the anti cancer possibilities. the effects of asprin on the microbiome is also an unknown - which concerns me.

[@johncooney4004]

Hi @jp7357. I was considering starting myself. However, I then came across a video review of research, which seems to indicate the effects of asprin are reversed (harmful) at 70+ years. Also, the benefits of asprin aren't immediate, but take years to realise. Around 10 years.

[@jp7357]

@@johncooney4004 Good find ... the 2020 ASPREE trial does seem to suggest "UPDATE (August 2020): Findings from a large clinical trial, called ASPREE, suggest that, for adults aged 70 or older, taking low-dose aspirin daily may increase the risk of advanced cancer"

[@robmcguckin7605]

@@johncooney4004 Research that was funded by Big Pharma.

[@deightonsylvester2451]

I wanted to find out if aspirin would help but have listened for 15 minutes and heard nothing abiut aspirin. It is unfair to do this. Please put it in earlier Heather

[@philsenyu]

took her an hour to answer yes or no

[@JohnVKaravitis]

And she didn't say either, if memory serves.

[@philipbuckley759]

A few trials are looking into whether aspirin might work as an extra treatment for cancer. Two small trials on stomach and ovarian cancer have already given early results. Although aspirin was safe to use, neither trial showed any benefits against cancer.

[@g.s.5868]

you don't know how to (re-)activate P53 ???? Stabilization of p53 with RITA (rita = Reactivation of p53 and induction of tumor cell apoptosis (RITA))

[@AllenTweed]

Ok but try adding metabolic therapy and see what happens.

[@Chanesmyname]

I used to take aspirin, I have had a bowel resection due to damage in my gut. I stopped taking it. I have no idea if it is linked.

[@joeGuizan]

Same benefit without side effects, take regular willow tea, or willow tincture. (Aspirin is from willow).

[@SD-co9xe]

I have read that other nsaids did not have the same preventative effect as aspirin. Is that wrong?

[@hdw5831]

Misleading title! It mainly concerns head and neck cancer.

[@drbettyschueler3235]

Did anyone catch the name of the company that will combine our medical records? I have stage 4 breast cancer and I've had real problems with coordinating my treatment among my many physicians.

[@jeelanisheriff6791]

You can take 😊1/4 size of tea spoon SODIUM BICARBONATE in a plain water for 6 times in a periodical in a day, hope there will be better improvement with in few months.

[@kellywarren2182]

Mychart ?

[@yknowgirl]

How about neuroendocrine carcinoma on the base of the tongue??? Can't find anything on this! Help!!!

[@2394Joseph]

Google: Alpha Omega Labs. Black Topical Skin Cream. Also, buy the book that explains its history and uses. It saved my life more than once.

[@danam.5433]

Information by Joe Tippens might interest you.

[@rodibremo]

Whatever is well conceived is clearly said, And the words to say it flow with ease. No?

[@SusieAspen]

Ciitizen health records is terrific, but it is only for rare conditions at this time.

[@onestarabove7027]

It depends on your age. Over 60, it can cause stroke or brain aneurysms.

[@stevedom1]

maybe but it gives me gout!!!

[@lizann3058]

I took a baby aspirin for many years but stopped after I developed a staghorn stone which took up three quarters of my right kidney and had to be blasted in two separate operation's.

[@Z3n1tHL0rD]

Did the aspirin cause the stone? Is there any evidence of this? I hope you don't die of cancer good luck :)

[@davidlamb7524]

Was that definitely connected to aspirin ?

[@janineperissinotto7553]

Wish could take aspirine….I get blood spots on my body

[@wgj4813]

I don,t know because i am allergic to asprin.

[@deadman746]

Maybe, but an apple every 8 hours keeps *three* doctors away.

[@angusmackaskill3035]

maybe but it does cause stomach ulcers

[@rexjames0015]

and Helicobacter Pylori ?

[@watson5551]

Be careful although I find aspirin to work wonders on me frequent use does increase chance of stroke which has risen drastically in recent years.

[@williamwells1862]

This total bull Forget about it. If it makes you feel good, just do it. Good luck.

[@nbrown5907]

Lol that was not the use, it was to keep angina away I thought.

[@isoblah]

17:46 - lmao

[@ireneroy8820]

It’s. Or called baby aspirin any more, it’s just 81 mg. Aspirin

[@user-wz8xq6xy2i]

You do this and you will die of internal bleeding … happened to someone I know …It makes internal organ walls very thin , ruptured the inner lining of stomach and …. 🤯

[@BenDover90210]

Safe and efective … we know that …

[@romangasior4046]

👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

[@paulgill7222]

So 3 years later, where are we????

[@patriciareed3510]

“Medical science has made such tremendous progress that there is hardly a healthy human left.” -Aldous Huxley

[@Sweet..letssurf]

Comments

[@zbigniewbrzezinski8869]

So much blabla ! So what’s your message ? Does aspirin prevent cancer ?

[@b5911]

You really believe it is that easy? It would be wonderful if one could answer the question how to cure or prevent cancer with a yes or no, but unfortunatly it is a very complicated problem.

[@jonlanier_]

They don't know. It is really about inflammation. 45:40

[@zbigniewbrzezinski8869]

There is no such thing as “absolute truth” in medicine. One day aspirin is good for prevention, the other day it’s maybe good and thereafter it’s of no use ! And this “vicious circle” repeats itself continuously ! Aspirin is only one single example ! There are so many other examples. And not only in terms of drugs, but also with nutrition and it’s even worse !

[@gf4353]

Aspirin upsets the GI. track, causes internal bleeding. I wouldn't trust it. Turmeric fights inflammation and pain, same as aspirin with no negative side effects.

[@g.s.5868]

@@gf4353 exactly ... this is waste of research money

[@BB-lp5jg]

ja und wer glaubt wird selig.god bless you

[@johndoe-ts1uv]

at the 6:20 mark she says everybody needs to get the HPV vax

[@dfusa4869]

Who talks to 11 year olds about sex

[@davidlamb7524]

Other 11 year olds !

[@dfusa4869]

@@davidlamb7524 I homeschool my kids…

[@marie34K]

A sensible parent starts educating a child with appropriate info . For example girls need info at about 10 because their period can start very early and periods need to be linked to pregnancy therefore to sexual intercourse. But it needs to be gentle info . For boys it might wait a bit longer , but not too long . Teens can spread the weirdest false info ....my kids told me totally stupid things that their friends believed because their parents considered sex education taboo

[@dfusa4869]

@@marie34K I am a sensible parent … I homeschool my kids! I am not teaching my babies about sex before they are mature

[@etandrepont]

I soft taught my daughter when she was 5-6 years old with a book on how baby puppies are born. By the time she was 7 she understood the birds and the bees-fully. The sooner the better. Children are getting their periods earlier. She started at age 10.

[@mingching2480]

Recall folks, there was a PSA on a commercial that warned people of taking aspirin on a routine schedule, of course it came out during COVID height. They want the clot shot to work and aspirin prevents clots. wink wink