Temporarily switching off the ovaries with injections (or removing them) so a premenopausal woman's cancer is starved of oestrogen.
GnRH agonists (goserelin, leuprolide), oophorectomy, or ovarian irradiation. SOFT/TEXT established OFS + aromatase inhibitor for higher-risk premenopausal women; absolute benefit is largest in those under 35 or needing chemotherapy. Required for aromatase inhibitors in premenopausal women, and the likely explanation for chemotherapy's benefit in premenopausal RxPONDER patients.
Ball-and-stick model from PubChem 2D record (no 3D conformer available). PubChem record
Showing the molecule this term concerns: Goserelin / leuprolide (ovarian function suppression).
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Shares Goserelin / leuprolide (ovarian function suppression), Leuprolide (leuprorelin) and GnRH agonists.
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Shares Exemestane, Tamoxifen.
Shares Exemestane, Tamoxifen.
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