Statin use associated with reduced risk of prostate cancer recurrence
Friday, May 2, 2014 - 17:50
in Health & Medicine
Men who begin taking statins after prostate cancer surgery are less likely to have a recurrence of their cancer, according to a retrospective analysis. “Our findings suggest that beginning statins after surgery may reduce the risk of prostate cancer recurrence, so it’s not too late to start statins after a diagnosis,” said the lead author.