What Are the Treatment Options for Hormonal Cancers?
Treatment for hormonal cancers often includes hormone therapy, which aims to reduce or block the hormone's effect on cancer cells. Some common hormone therapies include:
1. Tamoxifen: Used primarily in breast cancer to block estrogen receptors. 2. Aromatase Inhibitors: These reduce estrogen levels in the body and are used in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. 3. Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT): Used in prostate cancer to reduce levels of androgens. 4. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): These can block or activate estrogen receptors depending on the tissue type.
