A new study has found a way to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, one of the most common types of cancer. As per study researchers, the risk can be cut by up to 45% by taking aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve or certain other painkillers.

Study researchers said that if people take 75 to 150 milligrams of aspirin every day for at least five years then they were 27% less likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer than those who did not take the same.

The researchers said that other types of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have appeared to reduce the risk even more. Those who took NSAIDs for at least five years were having 30 to 45% less chance of having colorectal cancer than those who were not taking the painkiller.

The researchers have gone through data from Denmark that included the information from 10,280 adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer between 1994 and 2011. Control group was formed by the researchers.

People who have taken 'high intensity' dose of painkillers for at least five years were at least 30% less likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The ones who have taken newer types of NSAIDs like Celebrex) were having 43% less chance of getting diagnosed with the disease.

"Before starting to take aspirin long term, it is important to discuss the implications with your family doctor or specialist", said Dr. Gurpreet Singh Ranger from Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville, New Brunswick and Dalhousie Medical School.