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Thonburi Hospital
34/ 1 Soi Itsaraphap 44, Khwaeng Ban Chang Lo, Khet Bangkok Noi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10700, Thailand
Hormone Therapy for Cancer
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Thonburi Hospital
34/ 1 Soi Itsaraphap 44, Khwaeng Ban Chang Lo, Khet Bangkok Noi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10700, Thailand
Established
1976
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What you need to know about Hormone Therapy for Cancer in Bangkok
Hormone therapy (also known as hormonal therapy, hormone treatment, or endocrine therapy) is a cancer treatment that uses medicine to lower or block the number of hormones in the body to stop or slow the growth of cancer. The aim of the procedure is to treat cancer and ease cancer symptoms. The procedure is mainly used to treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, womb cancer, and prostate cancer that use hormones to grow and is usually used along with other cancer treatments.
What's the Recovery Time for Hormone Therapy for Cancer Procedures in Bangkok?
You may be able to resume your normal activities and work the next day after you receive the hormone medications or when you do not feel any symptoms that interfere with your ability to perform your daily activities. If you undergo surgery to remove the gland responsible for hormone production, you may need to take 4 weeks off work and avoid any strenuous activities, such as intense exercise, for 6 to 8 weeks.
What's the Success Rate of Hormone Therapy for Cancer Procedures in Bangkok?
Hormone therapy has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence if performed along with other cancer treatments. It is also effective way to put cancer patients in remission, however, the treatment has some side effect and risks, such as hot flashes, fatigue, nausea, joint or muscle pain, blood clots, cataracts, stroke, heart disease, osteoporosis, erectile dysfunction (in men), as well as vaginal irritation, vaginal discharge, and vaginal dryness (in women).
