Scientists have discovered how aspirin helps the immune system prevent cancer from spreading. The study reveals that aspirin reduces metastasis by blocking a protein that suppresses immune cells. While promising,

Scientists found that aspirin blocks TXA2, freeing T cells to fight cancer. This discovery could help prevent metastasis, but risks remain.

Through a mouse study, scientists have found that aspirin may help prevent metastases, or secondary tumors, by boosting the body’s immune response.