In a stunning find, researchers have discovered that women who used aspirin after being treated for breast cancer had higher survival rates and lower reoccurrences of the disease. Breast cancer advocates are calling for further studies to be conducted to verify this information. The thought of something as simple as aspirin helping fight breast cancer is astounding.

Researchers conducted a study on over 4000 women all suffering from the disease. What they found was that those taking the aspirin seemed to combat the disease much better than those who did not take the aspirin. The study conducted by Harvard Medical School lasted 26 years and followed the same women throughout the study. Doctors believe that the anti-inflammatory properties of the aspirin are what helped the women in their recovery. Further studies are needed.

While doctors are not condoning the use of aspirin as part of the treatment routine yet, they are considering the possibilities that this may enhance current medical options for women. A simple breakthrough like this could lead to many women conquering this devastating disease. Other studies conducted about breast cancer have shown that women who regularly use aspirin have a lower risk of getting the disease. Now researchers believe that it may also help women who have the disease prevent it from spreading.