Aspirin is hard on the gut, some people are more affected than others but the affect on the gut is about the only reason not to take it. It MAY decrease risk of certain cancers and definately decreases the risk of heart attack.
The newer NSAIDS are easier on the stomach, but may throw off the clotting system actually leading to a slightly higher risk of heart attack. The interesting thing that I heard in a conference last year but have not seen the article, is that Tylenol may also have the same affect on the clotting system and increase risk of heart attacks.
As far as pain meds go, I lost my mother to cancer, she had oxycontin, percocet and fentanyl for the last months of her life. The doctor told her that she could use as much as she needed and they took great care of her until she passed.
**The doctor told her that she could use as much as she needed and they took great care of her until she passed. **
Had a friend in hospital with Pancreatic Cancer.. it was CLEAR to everyone that he was NOT leaving the Hospital under his OWN power.
His pain regimen was barebones... my quote of the doc in my post was ... “ACCURATE”!!!