Statin use was associated with improved overall survival in advanced-stage pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients. This data supports previous findings in early-stage pancreatic adenocarcinoma and other cancer sites. To our knowledge this is the first report to examine the efficacy of statin use as a supplementary treatment option in advanced-stage pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients.
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