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 higher the level, the more advanced the cancer

C. The lower the level, the more advanced the cancer

D. The high alpha fetoprotein level is normal and has no relationship to the cancer