Aspirin, metformin, and statin use on the risk of gastric cancer: A nationwide population-based cohort study in Korea with systematic review and meta-analysis.

Seung In SeoChan Hyuk ParkTae Jun KimChang Seok BangJae Young KimKyung Joo LeeJinseob KimHyon Hee KimSeng Chan YouWoon Geon Shin

Published in: Cancer medicine (2021)

Statin and aspirin use were associated with significantly reduced risks of gastric cancer development, while the use of metformin was not associated with the gastric cancer risk. The protective effect of statin against gastric cancer was also significant in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
low dose
coronary artery disease
cardiovascular events
antiplatelet therapy
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome