endocrine therapy

Endocrine therapy is a treatment that uses medications to block or reduce hormones like estrogen or testosterone, which can fuel the growth of certain cancers, especially breast and prostate cancers. By adjusting hormone levels, this therapy helps slow or stop cancer cells from multiplying. It’s often used when the cancer relies on hormones to grow, working either by preventing hormone production or blocking their effects on cancer cells. Endocrine therapy can be used alone or alongside other treatments to improve outcomes and manage the disease effectively.