Objective To summarize the research progress in antitumor mechanism of non-steroidal anti-inflam-matory drugs. Methods The domestic and international published literatures about antitumor mechanism of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in recent years were reviewed. Results The antitumor mechanism of non-steroidal anti-inflam-matory drugs was multistrata and multidigit. Conclusion Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to prevent the development of colorectal cancer and also be a adjuvant therapy after radical operation for colorectal cancer.
