Many women have ovarian cysts at some time. Most ovarian cysts present little or no discomfort and are harmless. The majority disappears without treatment within a few months. However, ovarian cysts â especially those that have ruptured â can cause serious symptoms.
Aranesp is indicated for the treatment of anemia in patients with non-myeloid malignancies where anemia is due to the effect of concomitant myelosuppressive chemotherapy, and upon initiation, there is a minimum of two additional months of planned chemotherapy.
What Is an Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test? An alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of AFP present in blood. Itâs usually part of whatâs called a triple screen or quad screen in the second trimester of pregnancy. The yolk sac and liver of an unborn baby produce AFP. It then circulates through the fetal and maternal blood. Individuals who arenât pregnant still have some AFP in their blood, but levels are normally low. High levels of AFP in adults who arenât pregnant usually indicate certain types of liver disease.