Abstract
Summary
An attempt was made to influence the development of methylcholanthrene-induced tumors of the reproductive system by means of gonadal and gonadotropic hormones. The results follow: 1. The gonads themselves were found to be highly resistant to the carcinogenic action of methylcholanthrene. 2. Administration of stilbestrol increased the incidence of uterine tumors. 3. The effect of testosterone upon tumors of the male adnexæ was contradictory.
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