By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Jun 16 2025 New analysis of nearly 700,000 breast cancer cases reveals that statins may significantly improve patient outcomes, challenging earlier beliefs about their limited role in cancer care. Study: Statin use and breast cancer-specific mortality and recurrence: a systematic review and meta-analysis including the role of immortal time bias and tumour characteristics . Image credit: Maria Sbytova/Shutterstock.com A study published in Nature'