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GLP-1 Drugs Slash Colon Cancer Risk by 36%

1/7/2026

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Story summary
  • A study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) shows GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may cut colon cancer risk by 36% vs aspirin.
  • The analysis used health records from over 281,000 individuals.
  • Among people with a family history of colon cancer, risk reduction reached 42%.
  • GLP-1 drugs are used by about 6% of Americans, potentially benefiting 20 million people.
  • Further trials are planned to validate these findings.