Endocrine therapy for cancer

Endocrine therapy is widely used to treat cancers whose growth is dependent on hormonal stimulation, most commonly breast, prostate and endometrial cancers. The principles behind its use, indications, different medications available and some of the evidence to support its use are described. Endocrin...

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Published in:Surgery (Oxford) 2024-03, Vol.42 (3), p.156-163
Main Authors: Elder, Kenneth, Dixon, J. Michael, Rashid, Majid, Blackmur, James P., Laurie, Jacqueline
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Androgen
breast cancer
endocrine therapy
endometrial cancer
LHRH
neuroendocrine tumours
oestrogen
prostate cancer
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Summary:Endocrine therapy is widely used to treat cancers whose growth is dependent on hormonal stimulation, most commonly breast, prostate and endometrial cancers. The principles behind its use, indications, different medications available and some of the evidence to support its use are described. Endocrine therapies avoid the toxicities associated with chemotherapy, but do have recognized side effects that can impact on quality of life.
ISSN:0263-9319
1878-1764
DOI:10.1016/j.mpsur.2023.12.005