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Hormone Therapy: About this Treatment
Hormone Therapy Techniques
Pills: Many common hormone therapies, such as tamoxifen and raloxifene, are available in pill form. This makes them one of the most convenient cancer treatments available. Pills are taken daily, ideally at the same time every day.
Injection: Hormone treatments that do not enter the bloodstream effectively when taken by mouth are given by intramuscular injection. These treatments are typically given every two to four weeks, so the impact on your schedule and lifestyle is minimized.
Intrauterine device (IUD): An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped apparatus placed in the uterus that may provide hormonal treatment that is released slowly. It is used to treat progesterone-sensitive endometrial (uterine) tumors. Younger women with endometrial cancer who are candidates to preserve fertility may utilize progesterone-containing IUDs for treatment.
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Our Approach
About this Treatment
Learn about the types of hormone therapy, side effects, techniques, and conditions treated.
Patient Care Resources
Learn what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.
Our Clinics
For more information about Stanford Health Care’s approach to hormone therapy, contact one of our clinics. Our oncologists are easilyaccessible to referring physicians, if you would like your doctor to reach out to us with a referral. Within a week, we will have a nurse coordinator contact you for an appointment.
If you have been diagnosed with a gynecological cancer and would like Stanford Health Care to help plan your treatment, call the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center and ask to make an appointment. Your doctor can also reach out to our gynecologic oncologists. Within a week, we will have a nurse coordinator contact you to schedule an appointment.
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If you have been diagnosed with a gynecological cancer and would like Stanford Health Care to help plan your treatment, call the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center and ask to make an appointment. Your doctor can also reach out to our gynecologic oncologists. Within a week, we will have a nurse coordinator contact you to schedule an appointment.