Tag: NSAID

NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug): A type of pain medication that acts by blocking the action of COX enzymes, which produce prostaglandins that promote inflammation, pain, and fever. Over-the-counter NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). The best known prescription NSAID is celecoxib (Celebrex).

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04/18/15
Aspirin reduces growth and self-renewal capacity of BC stem cells
08/10/14
Aspirin use is linked to improved breast cancer survival
11/21/11
Use of NSAIDs before diagnosis does not improve BC survival
07/11/11
Taking Celebrex might reduce effectiveness of chemotherapy
04/28/11
Aspirin linked to reduced BC risk, but ibuprofen may increase it

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