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Inverse association between prostate cancer and the use of calcium channel blockers.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Feb 2004
Debes Jose D, Roberts Rosebud O, Jacobson Debra J, Girman Cynthia J, Lieber Michael M, Tindall Donald J, Jacobsen Steven J
Abstract excerpt
Calcium channel blockers block calcium signal-mediated apoptosis. It is hypothesized that the use of these drugs may be associated with the development of cancer. This study investigated the association between daily use of calcium channel blockers and prostate cancer in a community-based cohort of men who participated in a longitudinal study of lower urinary tract symptoms. Study subjects were men ages 40 to 79...
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