PROSTAGLANDINS AND CANCER

Abstract

The most effective treatments for cancer, including various combinations of surgical resection, radiation, and/or chemotherapy, depend on the detection of cancer at a very early stage. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to identify all individuals who are at the highest risk for developing cancer. Most patients present to their physician with advanced cancer when standard treatment regimens for solid malignancies result in a much lower five year survival. It is generally agreed that an effective way to control cancer is to find better ways of preventing it. Chemopreventive approaches are definitely worth considering for healthy persons who have a strong family history of cancer or those who are particularly susceptible for other reasons. One promising group of compounds with cancer preventive activity includes NSAIDS.