Hormone blocking treatments are often used for breast, endometrial (uterine), and ovarian cancers. In rare and specialized cases, they may be used to treat thyroid, adrenal, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers.
| Type of Medication | Examples | Uses of Medications |
| SERMS | Tamoxifen & Raloxifene | Tamoxifen prescribed for pre-menopausal women. Both drugs block estrogen from binding to cancer cells |
| Aromatase Inhibitors | Letrozole, Anastrozole, Exemestane | Stops the body from producing estrogen in postmenopausal women |
| SERDS | Fulvestrant, Elacestrant | Degrades estrogen receptors entirely |
| HRH Agonists | Goserelin, Leuprolide | Shuts down ovarian production of estrogen |