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The use of statins by cancer patients prior to being diagnosed with cancer was associated with about a 15% decreased risk of dying from cancer. N Engl J Med. 2012 Nov 8;367(19):1792-802.    (retrieved Nov, 2012). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.