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Calvary Hospital
The Bronx, New York City, United States
Hormone Therapy for Cancer
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Calvary Hospital
The Bronx, New York City, United States
Established
1899
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Hormone Therapy for Cancer at Calvary Hospital
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What you need to know about Hormone Therapy for Cancer in New York City
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 New York City?
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 New York City?
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).
Other Oncology Procedures Available at Calvary Hospital
Cancer Screening
Adrenal Cancer Treatment
Bile Duct Cancer Treatment
Bladder Cancer Treatment
Breast Cancer Treatment
Cervical Cancer Treatment
Colon/Bowel Cancer Treatment
Endometrial Cancer Treatment
Esophageal Cancer Treatment
Gallbladder Cancer Treatment
Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
Kidney Cancer Treatment
Laryngeal Cancer Treatment
Liver Cancer Treatment
Lung Cancer Treatment
Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery
Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Oral Cancer Treatment
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment
Penile Cancer Treatment
Primary Bone Cancer Treatment
Prostate Cancer Treatment
Radiosurgery Cancer Treatment
Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment
Skin Cancer Surgery
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
Testicular Cancer Treatment
Stomach Cancer Treatment
Thymus Cancer Treatment
Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Vaginal Cancer Treatment
Vulvar Cancer Treatment
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Doctors at Calvary Hospital
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Dr. Michael Brescia
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Dr. Christopher P. Comfort
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Dr. Robert M. Siegel
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Dr. Robert A. Brescia
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Dr. Sherry Schachter
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