This technique, in the context of treatment of breast cancer, is known variously as hormonal therapy, hormone therapy, or antiestrogen therapy (not to be confused with hormone replacement therapy).
Esta técnica, no contexto do tratamento do cancro de mama, coñécese como terapia hormonal, hormonoterapia, ou terapia antiestróxenos (que non hai que confundir coa terapia de substitución ou reemprazamento hormonal).