It could be promising news in the fight against prostate cancer. A new study out of Orlando finds drugs such as Lipitor and Crestor could be doing the trick.

“The link between statins in reduction of prostate cancer looks to be like its going to be true,” says Dr. Barry Blitz, a urologist on the medical staff of Lee Memorial Health System. Statins were originally designed to lower cholesterol, but this new study found taking the pills could reduce a patient’s chances of dying from prostate cancer by as much as 60%.

“Now that’s a pretty surprising finding, but the concern is whether the statins are causing the actual prevention or if it helps the body treat cancer, there’s absolutely no understanding about why that’s true,” explains Dr. Blitz.

As for high power versus low power statins, that still remains up for debate. “The stronger statins had a greater chance in improving people’s life expectancy than the weaker statins. Again, you only want to take the medication that’s best for you,” says Dr. Blitz.

That’s when a question and answer session with your doctor is in order.