Stains and the risk of colorectal cancer

Article Abstract:

The use of statins in the two groups of patients was determined and self-reported statin use was verified by examining prescription records in a subgroup of patients for whom prescription records were available. It was found that the use of statins was associated with a 47 percent relative reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer after adjustment for other known risk factors.

United Kingdom, Usage, Statins

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Colon cancer--Understanding how NSAIDs work

Article Abstract:

Ulcerative colitis ranks among the top three high-risk conditions for colorectal cancer, together with the syndromes of familial adenomatous polyposis and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. The treatment with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) decreases the risk of death from sporadic colorectal cancer.

England, Complications and side effects, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, Dosage and administration, Ulcerative colitis

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Clinical outcomes of breast cancer in carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations

Article Abstract:

The influence of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations on the prognosis in breast cancer among the Israeli women is examined. The results have shown that breast cancer-specific rates of death among Israeli women are similar for carriers of a BRCA founder mutation and noncarriers.

Israel, Health aspects, Analysis, Mortality, Women, Prognosis, Genetic aspects, Breast cancer, Women's health, BRCA mutations, Clinical report

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