What type of medication is given to men who suffer from prostatic cancer? a. suppressor genes b. estrogen c. testosterone d. naphthylamine
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Step 1: Prostate cancer is often treated with hormone therapy, which aims to reduce the levels of testosterone in the body, as this hormone can stimulate the growth of prostate cancer cells. Show more…
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