The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a warning for people taking aspirin or painkillers to try to prevent colon cancer. Research suggests that people at average risk for colon cancer put themselves at a greater risk of bleeding and other potential health problems by taking aspirin.
The STF panel, which evaluates clinical research for its preventive value, says consuming over 300 milligrams a day of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increases the possibility of stroke, intestinal bleeding, or kidney failure
