A woman who has a history of ovarian cancer in her family goes to her physician for a "cancer test." What is the test that is most likely to be positive if the woman has ovarian cancer?

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Cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) is a tumor marker that is elevated in many cases of ovarian cancer. However, it is not a definitive diagnostic test as it can also be elevated in other conditions such as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease. Therefore, further testing such as imaging studies and biopsies may be necessary for a definitive diagnosis. The other options listed (A, B, and D) are tumor markers for other types of cancers and are not typically elevated in ovarian cancer.

A Woman Who Has a History of Ovarian Cancer in Her