ENDOCRINE THERAPY

Treatment that adds, blocks or removes hormones. For certain conditions (suchas diabetes or menopause), hormones are given to adjust low hormone levels. To slow or stop the growth of certain cancers (such as prostate and breast cancer), synthetic hormones or other drugs may be given to block the body's natural hormones. Sometimes surgery is needed to remove the gland that makes hormones. Also called hormone therapy, hormonal therapy, or hormone treatment.