Women will ask whether taking a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine, etc) increases their risk of breast cancer

September 2013

Women will ask whether taking a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine, etc) increases their risk of breast cancer.

A recent study suggests a higher risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women who've used calcium channel blockers for over 10 years.

Tell women not to be alarmed.

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