Independent and joint cross-sectional associations of statin and metformin use with mammographic breast density

Independent and joint cross-sectional associations of statin and metformin use with mammographic breast density

Abstract Background Well-tolerated and commonly used medications are increasingly assessed for reducing breast cancer risk. These include metformin and statins, both linked to reduced hormone availability and cell proliferation or growth and sometimes prescribed concurrently. We investigated indepen...

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Main Authors: Erica J. Lee Argov, Teofilia Acheampong, Mary Beth Terry, Carmen B. Rodriguez, Mariangela Agovino, Ying Wei, Shweta Athilat, Parisa Tehranifar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Breast Cancer Research
Subjects:
Breast density
Metformin
Mammography
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors
Breast neoplasms
Anticarcinogenic agents
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13058-020-01336-0

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