Hormone therapy stories

Aug 7, 2026

Breast tumor microenvironment cells may predict tamoxifen treatment effectiveness, study finds

Research from Karolinska Institutet published in BMC Medicine reveals that the types of cells surrounding a breast tumor may influence the long-term effectiveness of tamoxifen hormone therapy, potentially helping identify which patients benefit most from the treatment.

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Jul 29, 2026

FDA Approves Gwyn Lo, First Once-Weekly Low-Dose Estrogen Birth Control Patch

The FDA has approved Gwyn Lo (Viatris), a new contraceptive patch that delivers norelgestromin and low-dose estrogen hormones through once-weekly administration for pregnancy prevention.

Jul 29, 20261 source