Cancer Research UK on Facebook

Cancer Research UK on Twitter

What to ask your doctor about breast cancer hormone therapy

Men and women discussing breast cancer

Some questions you may want to ask your doctor

What is the aim of the treatment?
What are the different types of hormone treatments?
How do you decide which hormone treatment is best for me and is there any choice?
What are the short and long term side effects?
Is there anything that can reduce the side effects?
How long will I have to have hormone treatment?

Updated: 24 October 2012

Information Standard Award

Internet Crystal Mark Award

Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666) and the Isle of Man (1103).
A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F).
Registered address: Angel Building, 407 St John Street, London EC1V 4AD.

We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey