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Men with high-risk prostate cancer now have a promising third treatment option that could save more lives. A major clinical trial shows combining hormone therapy with surgery significantly improves outcomes for patients who prefer surgery over radiation.
A groundbreaking gene test could spare millions of breast cancer patients from chemotherapy's harsh side effects while maintaining the same survival rates. The international trial found that 67% of patients could safely skip chemo and use hormone therapy instead.
A groundbreaking genomic test can now identify which breast cancer patients can safely skip chemotherapy, sparing millions from grueling side effects. The international trial shows hormone therapy alone works just as well for many patients.
After preventive surgeries triggered early menopause at 40, Monica Molenaar rebuilt her health through strength training and hormone therapy. At 52, she's in the best shape of her life and helping other women navigate menopause.
Men with spreading prostate cancer can now postpone harsh hormone therapy for over two years thanks to a targeted radiation treatment that leaves healthy tissue untouched. A quarter of patients showed no tumors after treatment.
Men with early-stage metastatic prostate cancer can now postpone harsh hormone therapy for nearly two years thanks to a breakthrough radiation treatment. The therapy works from inside the body and causes few side effects while preserving quality of life.
British Columbia became the second Canadian province to cover menopause hormone therapy, a breakthrough that could help thousands of women access life-changing treatment. The victory comes after years of advocacy from women who struggled in silence with debilitating symptoms their doctors didn't recognize.
Postmenopausal women combining hormone therapy with a popular weight loss drug lost 35% more weight than those taking the medication alone. The finding could transform how millions of women manage weight gain after menopause.
Researchers in Spain have discovered how to transform methane, the main component of natural gas, into complex medicines using iron and LED light. In a stunning first, they created a hormone therapy drug directly from natural gas.
Ireland just became the first country to offer free hormone therapy for menopause, a move that could help protect millions of women from Alzheimer's disease. New research shows the treatment may do far more than ease hot flashes.
Women taking Ozempic-type drugs with hormone therapy slashed their uterine cancer risk by two-thirds compared to hormones alone. The discovery could spare thousands from surgery and offer new protection against the most common gynecologic cancer.
A simple FDA label change on hormone therapy came after doctors shared their stories on podcasts and social media. Now, healthcare advocates are proving that strategic communication can bridge the gap between life-saving treatments and the women who need them.
Men undergoing hormone therapy for prostate cancer now have a surprising new option to fight debilitating hot flashes: a common bladder medication. A national clinical trial found the drug reduced hot flashes dramatically while improving quality of life.
Prostate cancer patients can now join a groundbreaking trial testing three simple strategies to protect their hearts while receiving lifesaving hormone therapy. City of Hope researchers are comparing intermittent fasting, GLP-1 medication, and heart-healthy lifestyle guidelines to keep patients healthier through treatment.