A patient with ovarian cancer has a series of blood tests done.The alpha fetoprotein level is high.Which of the following statements is true regarding this level?
A)The high alpha fetoprotein level indicates that the cancer is responding well to treatment.
B)The high alpha fetoprotein level is normal and has no relationship to the cancer.
C)The alpha fetoprotein level is not usually done in ovarian cancer patients.
D)The high alpha fetoprotein level indicates that the cancer may be advanced.

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Alpha fetoprotein is not typically elevated in ovarian cancer. Elevated levels may indicate the presence of another type of cancer, such as testicular cancer, liver cancer, or stomach cancer. Therefore, a high alpha fetoprotein level in a patient with ovarian cancer may indicate that the cancer has spread to other organs, potentially making it more advanced.

A Patient with Ovarian Cancer Has a Series of Blood