Statins slash breast cancer death rates

Major study shows 3p pills can cut women's risk of dying by a remarkable 40%

• Researchers believe the 3p-a-day pills dramatically boost survival rates
• They say in future statins  will routinely be used to treat the illness
• Findings will be unveiled at the world’s largest cancer conference this weekend

Statins can cut the risk of dying from breast cancer by 40 per cent, a major study has found.

Researchers believe the 3p-a-day pills dramatically boost survival rates by halting the growth of tumours.

They say that in future, statins – which are taken to lower cholesterol – will routinely be used to treat breast cancer alongside surgery, chemotherapy and other drugs.

The findings will be unveiled at the world’s largest cancer conference this weekend.Almost 200,000 women with breast cancer were involved in the study, which did not analyse whether statins can also help prevent the disease. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4567880/Statins-slash-breast-cancer-death-rates-remarkable-40.html