Statin Drugs Linked to Slight Increase in Cancer Risk

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(NaturalNews) People who use drugs called statins to drastically lower

their LDL ( " bad " ) cholesterol levels may have a slightly higher risk

of cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of the

American College of Cardiology.

 

Researchers looked at summary data from 13 different studies that had

examined the relationship between statin use and cancer, with a total

participant pool of 41,173. Among those with the lowest LDL levels,

the researchers detected a 0.1 percent increase in cancer risk -- or

one extra case per 1,000 people.

 

The researchers were unable to determine what actually causes the

increased risk -- whether it is the drugs, the lowered cholesterol or

an unknown third factor. According to the British Heart Foundation,

there has long been a known correlation between low cholesterol levels

and increased cancer risk.

 

" The analysis doesn't implicate the statin in increasing the risk of

cancer, " said lead author Richard Karas of Tufts University School of

Medicine, cautioning that the benefits of statins still outweigh the

risks.

 

Cancer Research UK expressed skepticism about the validity of the

study's results. " The findings of this study should be treated with

caution, " said Dr. Alison Ross, the organization's cancer information

officer. " It is based on summary data from previous trials and, as the

authors point out themselves, it does not prove that low LDL

cholesterol levels can increase cancer risk. "

 

A number of prior studies have concluded that statins to do not

increase cancer risk, and a 2005 study actually found a 50-percent

lower risk of colorectal cancer among patients who used statins for

more than 5 years.

 

" Cancer risk is not the primary concern with statin drugs, " said

consumer health advocate Mike Adams. " It's the hijacking of the liver

and the blocking of the production of healthy cholesterol that

concerns me. I've known people who were nearly killed by statin drugs.

It's the non-cancer side effects that are the most dangerous, " Adams said.

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My gangrene patient with 2.3.4.5th toes now amputated has Lipitor on the

kitchen bench - not sure who is taking it and I wonder if this might be

another unexpected side effect!

 

Best,

 

Jane

 

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" jlkinkona " <josephine

 

Friday, February 29, 2008 4:22 PM

Statin Drugs Linked to Slight Increase in

Cancer Risk

 

 

http://www.naturalnews.com/022752.html

 

(NaturalNews) People who use drugs called statins to drastically lower

their LDL ( " bad " ) cholesterol levels may have a slightly higher risk

of cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of the

American College of Cardiology.

 

Researchers looked at summary data from 13 different studies that had

examined the relationship between statin use and cancer, with a total

participant pool of 41,173. Among those with the lowest LDL levels,

the researchers detected a 0.1 percent increase in cancer risk -- or

one extra case per 1,000 people.

 

The researchers were unable to determine what actually causes the

increased risk -- whether it is the drugs, the lowered cholesterol or

an unknown third factor. According to the British Heart Foundation,

there has long been a known correlation between low cholesterol levels

and increased cancer risk.

 

" The analysis doesn't implicate the statin in increasing the risk of

cancer, " said lead author Richard Karas of Tufts University School of

Medicine, cautioning that the benefits of statins still outweigh the

risks.

 

Cancer Research UK expressed skepticism about the validity of the

study's results. " The findings of this study should be treated with

caution, " said Dr. Alison Ross, the organization's cancer information

officer. " It is based on summary data from previous trials and, as the

authors point out themselves, it does not prove that low LDL

cholesterol levels can increase cancer risk. "

 

A number of prior studies have concluded that statins to do not

increase cancer risk, and a 2005 study actually found a 50-percent

lower risk of colorectal cancer among patients who used statins for

more than 5 years.

 

" Cancer risk is not the primary concern with statin drugs, " said

consumer health advocate Mike Adams. " It's the hijacking of the liver

and the blocking of the production of healthy cholesterol that

concerns me. I've known people who were nearly killed by statin drugs.

It's the non-cancer side effects that are the most dangerous, " Adams said.

 

 

 

 

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your patient had? has diabetes? this is one of the BAD side effects

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Friday, February 29, 2008 5:09 PM

Re: Statin Drugs Linked to Slight Increase in

Cancer Risk

 

 

My gangrene patient with 2.3.4.5th toes now amputated has Lipitor on the

kitchen bench - not sure who is taking it and I wonder if this might be

another unexpected side effect!

 

Best,

 

Jane

 

-

" jlkinkona " <josephine

 

Friday, February 29, 2008 4:22 PM

Statin Drugs Linked to Slight Increase in

Cancer Risk

 

 

http://www.naturalnews.com/022752.html

 

(NaturalNews) People who use drugs called statins to drastically lower

their LDL ( " bad " ) cholesterol levels may have a slightly higher risk

of cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of the

American College of Cardiology.

 

Researchers looked at summary data from 13 different studies that had

examined the relationship between statin use and cancer, with a total

participant pool of 41,173. Among those with the lowest LDL levels,

the researchers detected a 0.1 percent increase in cancer risk -- or

one extra case per 1,000 people.

 

The researchers were unable to determine what actually causes the

increased risk -- whether it is the drugs, the lowered cholesterol or

an unknown third factor. According to the British Heart Foundation,

there has long been a known correlation between low cholesterol levels

and increased cancer risk.

 

" The analysis doesn't implicate the statin in increasing the risk of

cancer, " said lead author Richard Karas of Tufts University School of

Medicine, cautioning that the benefits of statins still outweigh the

risks.

 

Cancer Research UK expressed skepticism about the validity of the

study's results. " The findings of this study should be treated with

caution, " said Dr. Alison Ross, the organization's cancer information

officer. " It is based on summary data from previous trials and, as the

authors point out themselves, it does not prove that low LDL

cholesterol levels can increase cancer risk. "

 

A number of prior studies have concluded that statins to do not

increase cancer risk, and a 2005 study actually found a 50-percent

lower risk of colorectal cancer among patients who used statins for

more than 5 years.

 

" Cancer risk is not the primary concern with statin drugs, " said

consumer health advocate Mike Adams. " It's the hijacking of the liver

and the blocking of the production of healthy cholesterol that

concerns me. I've known people who were nearly killed by statin drugs.

It's the non-cancer side effects that are the most dangerous, " Adams said..

 

 

 

 

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No diabetes.

 

Reduced circulation - no apparent cause (!!)

 

Jane

 

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Friday, February 29, 2008 5:16 PM

Re: Statin Drugs Linked to Slight Increase in

Cancer Risk

 

 

> your patient had? has diabetes? this is one of the BAD side effects