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Breast Cancer Basics Breast Cancer Hormonal Therapy Breast Cancer Treatment Issues Research on Breast Cancer Articles on Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Resources Home		Breast Cancer Hormonal Therapy   Hormone Replacement Therapy vs. Hormonal Treatment: What's the Difference? Hormone replacement therapy was once used to help women combat the side effects of menopause. But recent studies indicate it may do more harm than good. On the other hand hormonal treatment of breast cancer is very different and can be very useful. In this therapy, doctors attempt to block the production of hormones that are feeding the growth of the cancer. Find out exactly what distinguishes these two therapies from one another. Watch Video >>Read Transcript >> What's the difference between hormone replacement therapy and hormonal treatment?   Understanding Hormonal Therapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer Studies show great promise for drugs called aromatase inhibitors in fighting the recurrence of breast cancer. Find out who may benefit, and what advantages these drugs may hold over tamoxifen. Watch Video >>Read Transcript >> What role do hormone receptors play in breast cancer?   Using Aromatase Inhibitors in Early Stage Breast Cancer Three aromatase inhibitors are being used to fight breast cancer. They are well established as hormonal agents against advanced-stage disease. Now doctors say they offer promise for some women in treating early breast cancer, too. Watch Video >>Read Transcript >> How are aromatase inhibitors used as adjuvant therapy for breast cancer?