Why Is a Patient with Prostate Cancer Prescribed an Estrogen

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why is a patient with prostate cancer prescribed an estrogen?

• A) To achieve hormonal balance
• B) To decrease the rate of production for malignant cells
• C) To soften prostatic tissue
• D) To suppress prostate gland function

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