hormonal disorders

Can hormonal therapies be used to treat cancer?

Yes, hormonal therapies are often used in the treatment of cancers that are driven by hormones. These therapies work by either reducing hormone levels or blocking their effects on cancer cells. Common treatments include:
Aromatase inhibitors: Used in postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer to lower estrogen levels.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): These drugs block estrogen receptors on breast cancer cells.
Androgen deprivation therapy: Used in prostate cancer to reduce levels of male hormones that fuel cancer growth.

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