Hormone Therapy for Cancer in Bangalore

Hormonal Therapy

Introduction

Hormonal therapy, also known as endocrine therapy, is a targeted treatment used in oncology to slow down or stop the growth of cancers that depend on hormones. At Solaris, hormonal therapy is an essential part of personalized cancer treatment plans, especially for breast cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, and endometrial cancer.

What Is Hormonal Therapy?

Hormonal therapy works by blocking the body's natural hormones or lowering their levels to prevent certain cancers from growing or spreading. Unlike chemotherapy, which targets rapidly dividing cells, hormonal therapy specifically targets cancers that are hormone-sensitive.

Types of Hormonal Therapy in Cancer

1. Hormonal-Blocking Therapy

Used to block estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone.
Essential in breast and prostate cancer treatment.
Example: Tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, anti-androgens.

2. Hormonal-Lowering Therapy

Medication or surgery is used to reduce hormonal production.
Example: LHRH agonists, orchiectomy, ovarian suppression.

3. Thyroid Hormonal Suppression Therapy

Used in thyroid cancer to prevent recurrence.
Involves giving high doses of thyroid hormonal to suppress TSH.

Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer

Breast cancers that are ER+ or PR+ respond strongly to hormonal therapy. It helps by:

1. Preventing cancer growth

2. Reducing recurrence risk

3. Shrinking tumors before surgery

Common drugs:

1. Tamoxifen

2. Letrozole

3. Anastrozole

4.Exemestane

Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer often depends on testosterone to grow. Hormonal therapy:

1. Slows tumor progression

2. Helps control metastatic prostate cancer

3. Works with radiation or surgery

Treatment options:

1. Anti-androgens

2. LHRH agonists/antagonists

3. Orchiectomy (rarely used now)

Hormonal Therapy for Thyroid Cancer

Used after surgery for certain thyroid cancers.

1. Suppresses TSH levels

2. Reduces risk of recurrence

3. Supports long-term survival

Hormonal Therapy for Endometrial Cancer

Progestins are used for:

1. Early-stage treatment

2. Patients who want fertipty preservation

3. Advanced cases where surgery isn’t possible

Benefits of Hormonal Therapy

1. Targeted approach with fewer side effects

2. Long-term control of hormone-sensitive cancers

3. Prevents recurrence

4. Improves survival rates

5. Can be combined safely with surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy

Possible Side Effects

1. Hot flashes

2. Weight changes

3. Mood changes

4. Fatigue

5. Low libido

Bone thinning (in long-term therapy)

Why Choose Solaris for Hormonal Therapy?

1. Advanced oncology team

2. Personalized treatment plans

3. Evidence-based hormonal therapy protocols

4. Comprehensive monitoring

5. Supportive care system

6. Multidisciplinary approach (medical, surgical, radiation oncology)

Advanced Hormone Therapy for Cancer Treatment in Bangalore