A new study from Norway published on July 2024 shows that use of low dose aspirin is associated with lower risk of colorectal cancer. Remember that US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated their recommendation for Aspirin for CRC on July 26th, 2022 saying that data is unclear for the CRC risk reduction by Aspirin. Let's review various pieces of evidence together.

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