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The Risk of Cancer in Users of Statins

2004525 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Matthijs R. Graaf · Leiden University

Annette B. Beiderbeck · Leiden University

Toine C. G. Egberts · Leiden University

Dick J. Richel · Academic Medical Center

Henk‐Jan Guchelaar · Leiden University

Abstract

This observational study suggests that statins may have a protective effect against cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 22, Issue 12, pp. 2388-2394

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.02.027

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 18.45

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