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Lipitor, Atorvastatin (generic)

May 15, 2008

Some statins may protect against cancer: study

“This is the first study to suggest a dose-response effect of lipophilic statins on cancer occurrence”

High-doses of cholesterol-lowering statins that are "lipophilic" -- meaning they are soluble in fats -- may offer protection against cancer, according to a new study that found a significant reduction in the ... via Reuters

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