Hormonal Treatment of Cancer

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Abstract
AN INTIMATE relation between steroid hormones and the genesis and course of certain tumors may be regarded as established. Recent developments have stimulated extensive exploration of the potentialities of steroids in the etiology and treatment of cancer.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 It is generally acknowledged that induced alterations in the hormonal balance of patients with advanced stages of some neoplasms may significantly modify the anticipated behavior of the tumor. It should be emphasized that this modification can be in the direction of either temporary regression or distinct acceleration of the disease. This report is a summary of the extensive literature that has accumulated on . . .