Estrogens are palliative in the following malignancy: A. Carcinoma breast B. Carcinoma cervix C. Endometrial carcinoma D. Carcinoma prostate

Estrogens are palliative in the following malignancy:
A. Carcinoma breast
B. Carcinoma cervix
C. Endometrial carcinoma
D. Carcinoma prostate
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D. Carcinoma prostate
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