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An Ounce of Prevention
Acetaminophen--the pain reliever found in medications such as Tylenol--has even more power than previously thought: It may reduce a woman's risk of ovarian cancer.
A joint study between Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School showed that longtime, regular use (1 to 6 tablets per week for at least 6 months) of acetaminophen appears to reduce a woman's risk of ovarian cancer by up to 60%.
Even better, daily use (1 tablet per day) of acetaminophen for more than 10 years appears to reduce the risk by up to 80%. The study did not assess precise doses (i.e., regular or extra-strength tablets).
Women at high risk for the disease, such as those who have a family history of ovarian cancer, should talk to their doctor about making acetaminophen part of their risk-reduction program.
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