A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Relationship between Statin Intake and Esophageal Cancer.

Armin Khaghani Karamali Kasiri Saeid Heidari-Soureshjani Catherine M T Sherwin Hossein Mardani-Nafchi

Published in: Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry (2024)

The results revealed that the odds of esophageal cancer in patients treated with statins decreased by 35% compared to patients not treated with statins. However, further well-designed prospective studies are needed to validate these findings and understand the underlying mechanisms of statins in preventing esophageal cancer.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
physical activity
case control