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Hormonal therapy is also called endocrine therapy or hormonal withdrawal therapy. It is a form of systemic therapy where the drug is administered into the body. Hormonal therapy is used in treating cancer that uses hormones to grow, such as prostate and breast cancer. It helps to stop the growth of it. They are used in combination with other treatments of cancer, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The frequently used hormonal therapy drugs are Abiraterone, Anastrozole, and Exemestane.

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Can ER/PR-positive breast cancer treatment cause joint pain?

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Is a hysterectomy needed for low-grade endometrial cancer?

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What causes intermittent and heavy flowing periods?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Menstrual irregularities, including heavy flow with clots, are very common in your age group, and it could be due to endometrial hyperplasia (one of the reasons).

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How will HR-positive BC hormone therapy affect me at 51?

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At 65, why is my mom having endometritis in menopause?

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Why am I having bleeding after taking birth control pills?

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How does prostate cancer affect trans women on estrogen?

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Can hormonal therapy worsen my IBS?

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Can women conceive with early endometrial cancer treatment?

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Are fatigue and mood swings common with hormone therapy?

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