The Role of NSAIDs in Breast Cancer Prevention and Relapse: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives

Breast care

Demetrios Moris¹ 

关键词: NSAIDs;    Breast cancer;    Aspirin;    Hormone receptors;    Prevention;   

DOI  :  10.1159/000452315

学科分类：泌尿医学

来源: S Karger AG

【 摘 要 】

Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have received considerable interest as potential chemopreventive agents. The aim of this review is to summarize the accumulated knowledge on the effect of NSAIDs on breast cancer incidence and natural history, and the underlying pathophysiology. NSAIDs mainly block inflammation by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes, leading to lower prostaglandin synthesis. The latter has been reported to affect breast cancer risk through hormonal and inflammation-related pathways. Intensity, dose, frequency, duration, and timing of administration may also be significant. There is currently enough evidence to support a role of NSAIDs in breast cancer prevention and relapse, which deserves further large-scale experimental and clinical investigation.

【 授权许可】

CC BY