Hormonal Therapy

Hormonal therapy is a type of treatment commonly used in medical oncology to manage hormone-sensitive cancers. This includes breast cancer and prostate cancer, which are known to be influenced by hormones such as estrogen and testosterone, respectively.

Hormonal therapy is often used as a systemic treatment, meaning it affects the entire body rather than targeting specific tumor sites. It can be used alone or in combination with other treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy, depending on the individual's cancer type, stage, and other factors.