Statin use as a moderator on the association between metformin and breast cancer risk in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus
ConclusionsExtending metformin or statin usage by one year conferred breast cancer protection in women with T2DM. Enhanced protective effect of metformin was observed among those who also use statins. These results suggest the potential of combined metformin and statin therapy as promising breast cancer prevention strategies.
Source: Cancer and Metabolism - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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