ReviewLife (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Protective Role of Lipid-Lowering Drugs in Breast Cancer: Effects on Cancer Incidence and Cardiotoxicity.
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- Pharmacogenomics of Atherosclerotic Plaque: Pathophysiological Background and Therapeutic Perspectives.Current atherosclerosis reports · 2026Review
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- Clinical Impact of Semaglutide Beyond Glycemic Control: A Critical Analysis of Oncogenic Potential and Mitigation of Cardiotoxicity.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Emerging Role of Statin Therapy in Preventing Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity.Cardiology research and practice · 2026Review
- NUPR1 in breast cancer: mechanisms and potential applications.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Review
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Abstract
The bidirectional link between cancer and cardiovascular disease presents a growing clinical challenge, often exacerbated by the cardiotoxic effects of many anti-cancer drugs. Simultaneously, the incidence of cardiovascular pathologies in cancer patients is on the rise. Recently, lipid-lowering drugs, particularly statins, have emerged not only as first-line cardiovascular drugs but also as potential agents with pleiotropic effects that could influence cancer progression and mitigate cardiotoxic side effects. We will analyze data from epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and laboratory research. This comprehensive review aims to examine and synthesize the current evidence regarding the use of lipid-lowering drugs in breast cancer patients, focusing on two main areas: their potential protective role in reducing the incidence of breast cancer and their impact on the prevention and management of treatment-induced cardiotoxicity.
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