cirus
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17) A 25-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 2, comes to the physician to discuss birth control options. She and her partner have tried to use condoms; however, they find it difficult to use them consistently and she would like to try another form of contraception. She has no medical problems, takes no medications, and has no family history of cancer. Her examination is within normal limits. After a discussion with the physician, she chooses to take the oral contraceptive pill (OCP). She stays on the pill for the next three years. She now has most significantly decreased her risk of developing which of the following malignancies?
A. Bone cancer
B. Breast cancer
C. Cervical cancer
D. Endometrial cancer
E. Liver cancer
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| robin082006
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| elitoki
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It should be Ovarian Cancer, but that is not there so, I'll go with D too.!
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| cirus
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ya ur both right, but my quest is, isn't endometrial cancer a contraindication for estrogen..
does opposing it with progest have a protective rather than hazardous effect
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