Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Hormone Dependent Cancers

Hormone-dependent cancers are malignancies influenced by hormonal activity, commonly affecting tissues like the breast, prostate, and endometrium. These cancers, such as hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, rely on hormones like estrogen or progesterone for growth. Treatment strategies often involve hormone therapies, which aim to disrupt hormone receptor signaling and inhibit cancer progression. Understanding the hormonal basis of these cancers is pivotal in tailoring effective therapeutic interventions and managing hormone-dependent malignancies.