A Patient with Ovarian Cancer Has a Series of Blood

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Multiple Choice

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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