Endocrine therapy for cancer. Issue 3 (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Elder, Kenneth; Dixon, J.M.; Blackmur, James P.; Laurie, Jacqueline
• Is Part Of: Surgery. Volume 36:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 128
• Page End: 133
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: Androgen -- breast cancer -- endocrine therapy -- endometrial cancer -- LHRH -- neuroendocrine tumours -- oestrogen -- prostate cancer; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Thérapeutique -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 617
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2017.12.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-9319

Abstract

Abstract: Endocrine therapy is widely used to treat cancers whose growth is dependent on hormonal stimulation, most commonly breast, prostate and endometrial cancers. The principles behind its use, indications, different medications available and some of the evidence to support its use are described. Endocrine therapies avoid the toxicities associated with chemotherapy, but do have recognized side effects that can impact on quality of life.