Coping physically with cancer
Some cancers or cancer treatments can change the amount of sex hormones the body produces. Sex hormones include oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Changes to the levels of these hormones can cause symptoms. But there are things you can do and treatments to help you cope with these symptoms.
Some cancers or cancer treatments can change the amount of hormones the body produces. These include sex hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
Cancer treatments can cause changes in sex hormone levels. Symptoms can include hot flushes, memory problems, tiredness, and loss of sex drive.
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can affect the levels of your hormones. This can cause different side effects including hot flushes, swollen breasts, sleep disturbances and weight changes.
Some cancer treatments can affect the levels of sex hormones. This can cause a range of different symptoms. But there are things you can do and treatments to help you cope with these changes.
There are organisations to help you cope with symptoms and side effects caused by cancer and its treatment.
Last reviewed: 06 Mar 2025
Next review due: 06 Mar 2028
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