Hormone-sensitive prostate cancer can often be effectively managed using hormone (androgen-deprivation) therapies.
October 11, 2025
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medical
Describes a characteristic of hormone-sensitive prostate cancer and its responsiveness to hormone-based treatments.
Radiation therapy is commonly used alongside hormone therapy as part of a treatment regimen for prostate cancer.
October 11, 2025
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medical
Describes a common clinical combination of modalities for treating prostate cancer.
The 2002 Women's Health Initiative study found that menopausal hormone therapy was associated with increased risks of cancer and stroke.
January 01, 2002
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temporal
Large long-term study that influenced safety perceptions of menopausal hormone therapy.
Studies published between 1980 and 1996 reported that hormone therapies were associated with reduced risks of Alzheimer's disease, heart attack, and hip fracture.
January 01, 1996
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temporal
Multiple studies across 1980â1996 examining outcomes associated with hormone therapy.
Radiation therapy and hormone therapy can be components of treatment plans for prostate cancer.
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medical
General treatment modalities for prostate cancer.
Radiation therapy and hormone therapy are established treatment modalities used to treat prostate cancer.
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medical
General description of common therapeutic approaches for prostate cancer.
Common treatment modalities for prostate cancer include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and hormone therapy.
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treatment
Typical classes of medical interventions used to treat prostate cancer.
Hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for menopausal hot flashes and night sweats, but it is generally unsuitable for women with a history of breast cancer because their cancer or its treatments typically lower or block estrogen.
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treatment
Comparative suitability of hormone therapy for managing menopausal vasomotor symptoms