alpha fetoprotein (afp)

What Types of Cancer Are Associated with Elevated AFP Levels?

The primary cancers associated with elevated AFP levels include:
- Liver cancer (especially hepatocellular carcinoma)
- Germ cell tumors (such as testicular cancer and ovarian cancer)
- Rare cases of stomach, pancreatic, and lung cancer can also show elevated AFP levels.

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