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Aspirin 'not a magic bullet'

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Scientists are claiming that a small daily dose of aspirin can cut the risk of dying from a range of common forms of cancer.

Clinical oncologist with Macmillan Cancer Support, Jane Maher, explains the benefits of taking aspirin.


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