9.2720 Hormones Hormones are natural substances produced in our bodies which play an important role in the control of different body functions.
Sex hormones control sexual development in male and female bodies.
Insulin controls the blood sugar, etc. For every hormone, there is a specific receptor where the hormone binds with the target cells to influence them. Some cancers are dependent on certain hormones for their growth, i.e., breast, endometrial and prostate cancers. Manipulation of the hormones or the receptors may influence the growth of cancer and help in its control. Following is a list of medications used to treat cancer.