Overview
Some types of breast, uterine and prostate cancers use hormones that we have in our body to help them grow. Hormone therapy uses artificial hormones to slow or stop the effect of these natural hormones. This can help reduce the cancer, slow its growth or lower the risk of it coming back after treatment.
Hormone therapy can only be used for hormone-dependent cancers. It’s often given with other cancer treatments.
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Key questions
About hormone therapy
Hormone therapy works for some types of breast and prostate cancer and cancer of the uterus. Find out how it is given and if you can take it with other hormones.
Common questions about hormone therapy
Find out when hormone therapy is given as a treatment and answers to other key questions.
Questions to ask your doctor
It can be a good idea to prepare a list of questions before your appointments. See our list of questions about hormone therapy.
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