Originally published June 1 2005
Statin drugs linked to lower breast cancer rate, study says
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
A new study found that cholesterol-reducing statin drugs may be associated with a lower rate of breast cancer, though researchers say it may be coincidence. The Washington Post reported that previous tests were inconclusive, with some tests indicating a higher rate of breast cancer among women taking statins. In other words, they're not sure. There's no compelling evidence at all. But that didn't stop the mainstream media from headlining this flimsy story.
- But the researchers who reported the link say that it may be coincidence.
- Earlier studies have been inconclusive, with at least one finding a higher cancer rate among women using statins, the Washington Post reports.
- .. The team examined the medical records of 40,000 women being treated at VA hospitals.
- They found that women with breast cancer were less likely to be taking statins than other women.
- "The indication for using statins is still going to be lowering cholesterol, but the data is pointing to the fact that there may be additional benefit for cancer protection," said Dr. Vikas Khurana of the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, La.
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