Can Asprin Be Taken With Oral Chemo Tablets?

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014

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Thu, 26 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : Is asprin daily safe to take with oral chemo tablets for colon cancer as my father also has few heart issues, eg suffered a mild heart attack last year n pulmonary embolism?

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. Aspirin has important benefits for those with cardiac problems. Therefore I would advise your father to continue the aspirin. It will not interfere with his treatment.
I hope this is if help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA.

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