A British study has found that a daily dose of 300 milligrams of aspirin taken for 10 years can cut colon cancer risk by as much as 74 percent.

The report, which is published in the May 12 issue of The Lancet, also adds that there are many risks too associated with taking that large a dose of the pill including gastrointestinal bleeding. Hence it is only advisable for those at high risk for colorectal cancer

A study has showed that Britain lags behind other western countries when it comes to treatment of cancer. The country has one of the worst records over access to the latest cancer-fighting drugs and researchers have ranked it lowest for its "slow and low" uptake of drugs.

After analyzing sales of 67 treatments in 25 countries, the Swedish report said that other countries that make it to the list of worst cancer treatment include New Zealand, Poland, the Czech Republic and South Africa

The National Medical Association (NMA) announced on Thursday a joint new partnership with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to enhance its program to educate and train African American physicians about the clinical trial process and encourage participation.

According to a recent report African American physicians are underrepresented as clinical trial investigators

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

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and experts say that people who eat a "rainbow" of foods can reduce their chances of developing colorectal cancer. Since colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, researchers say it pays to know how to avoid it.

While many Americans know which foods to eat to help keep their hearts healthy they often don't know how to eat to protect their colons, Lynn Goldstein, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., from the Jay Monahan Center at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, said in a statement