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
ANS: B
Estrogen therapy is used during the treatment of prostate cancer to decrease the rate of production of malignant cells. The use of female hormones decreases the amount of male hormones available for use by the cancer cells. Estrogen is not given for hormonal balance, does not soften prostatic tissue, and does not suppress prostate gland function.
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