Definition
The date on which hormone therapy commenced.
The treatment of disease with hormones obtained from endocrine glands or substances that stimulate hormonal effects.
Comments
Guide for use:
An example is the administration of hormones, agents acting via hormonal mechanisms, antihormones and steroids for the treatment of cancer.
References
Myers T (Editor) 2009. Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, 8th Edition. Missouri: Mosby Elsevier page 890
American College of Surgeons 2002. Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards (FORDS), 2009 revision, Commission on Cancer page 28D
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