Cholesterol 'fuels' breast cancer

[Northerner]

A by-product of cholesterol can fuel the deadly growth and spread of breast cancer, according to a group of scientists.

It raises the prospect that taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins could prevent cancer.

The work, published in the journal Science, helps explain why obesity is a major risk factor for the disease.

However, cancer charities cautioned that it was too soon to advise women to take statins.

Obesity has been linked with many cancers including those of the breast, bowel and womb.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25142026

 

[trophywench]

Do they mean that only obese people can protect themselves by taking statins?

Why not say 'Obesity increases the chance of these cancers, so if you want to reduce your risks, lose weight'

Very confused massage .......