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Hello and welcome to this resource for people who are making decisions about having hormone therapy as a treatment for prostate cancer.
My name is Louisa Fleure and I'm a Consultant Nurse in uro-oncology based at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital in London.
Hormone therapy is a type of treatment that can help control prostate cancer and ultimately improve your quality of life. However, we know that it still may feel overwhelming, so we hope that by having a better understanding of the treatment, it may help to ease some of your concerns.
So, we'll look at exactly what hormone therapy is and how it works, some of the most common types of hormone therapy that are available and their side effects, how you can effectively manage the side effects of this therapy, and how you can work with your healthcare professional to decide on the best form of hormone therapy for you.
Your healthcare team is there to guide you, answer any questions you may have, and support you every step of the way.
To help you navigate the following content, we've split it into sections. There is absolutely no time limit, and please don't feel like you have to go through everything in one sitting. Feel free to come back as many times as you need and at your own pace. It's designed for you to use in a way that works for you.
So when you're ready, let's get started.
Please note: You can explore this resource at your own pace and revisit any section whenever you like.
It usually takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to go through everything.