Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer: How It Works, Treatment Options, and Side Effects

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer lowers testosterone levels or blocks the hormone from reaching cancer cells. This episode explains how treatment works, when it is recommended, and how specialists manage common side effects.How testosterone can fuel prostate cancer growthHow LHRH agonists and antagonists lower testosteroneHow anti-androgen medications block hormone activityWhen hormone therapy is used for localized or advanced cancerWhy it may be combined with radiation or chemotherapyWhich short-term and long-term side effects may occurHow specialists monitor treatment response and cancer progressionLearn how personalized hormone therapy can slow prostate cancer, support long-term disease control, and help patients make informed treatment decisions.Blog Link: Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer: How It WorksSend us Fan MailThank you for listening to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for expert cancer information and patient-centered education.Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE📍 Visit us at oncolifecentre.com 📞 Call: +60 3 2242 3260 📧 Book a consultation or ask a question — we're here to support your journey.