Posted on 03/21/2018 1:08:37 PM PDT by BenLurkin
The results have only been found in mice so far but the next step for the research team is to get the trial approved for human tests with people who are considered high risk for colorectal cancer, like those with a family history. The disease is the third most common cancer in the world, according to the study, and is diagnosed more than one million times each year with about 50,000 of them ending in death.
But the research team is hoping to reduce these numbers. They saw in their trial that the mice were helped by a reduction of polyps the abnormal clumping of cells that build on the inside lining of the intestines and have a tendency to become tumors. A daily low-dose of Viagra halved these formations in the critters.
(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...
But it would significantly increase the risk of carpal tunnnel syndrome.
And made their spouses very happy!
Chubb alert?
Cool, a two-fer, as “scientists found that men who ejaculated 21 or more times a month enjoyed a 33% lower risk of prostate cancer compared with men who reported four to seven ejaculations a month throughout their lifetimes.”
https://www.harvardprostateknowledge.org/does-frequent-ejaculation-help-ward-off-prostate-cancer
Thats CLASSIC especially because of your screen name!
Do you get the bonus benefit of firmer crap too?
The concept for viagara came from observing victims of the bite of a large South American spider. Unfortunately for the victims, the dose of venom delivered by the spider was many times that needed to kill and even much more than needed to give the victim the viagara effect.
What were they thinking?
Or those like me, who have already had a bout with colorectal cancer?
Since it’s a half dose, do you call a doctor if it lasts more than TWO hours?
Your ticker may give out, but hey, at least your colon will be clean as a whistle.
Somehow I knew this would be a great thread.
I believe it’s been found to increase the risk of melanoma?
That is damned funny.
Sooooo, I guess I have a 99% lower risk of prostate cancer?
Will require a new warming label:
WARNING! If you experience an erection that last over 8 hours, take your wife to the emergency room before permanent damage occurs ...
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