What is the significance of hormone therapy in cancer treatment?
Hormone therapy is used primarily for cancers that are hormone-sensitive, such as breast and prostate cancers. It works by blocking the body's ability to produce hormones or by interfering with how hormones behave in the body. For instance, in breast cancer, drugs like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors are used to block estrogen's effects. In prostate cancer, treatments may reduce testosterone levels or block its action on cancer cells.
