Does Alpha-fetoprotiens always mean cancer/tumor?

My mom went to the Dr. two days ago after she completed a CT scan, ultrasound on her abdomin and blood work. everything came back normal except for blood work which showed her enzime levels were elevated and her Alpha-fetoprotiens where slightly elevated too.
The reason we went to the Dr. was becuase she is having some spells where she feels "odd" and for a moment cant remember where she is and Memory loss. She is also having hearing problems (which tone is normal but she hears a loud constant ringing) which is driving her crazy. She is also dizzy and vomiting some times but she had gastric by-pass surgery two years ago so we thought it was that as it has been since the surgery. These symptoms with ringing in ears and "odd" feeling have been for about the last 2 months. She is also under a sevear amount of stress. I just want to know if we should expect a prognosis of cancer or if there are more possiblities. she is scheduled to go for a biopsy soon.

No, this does not ALWAYS mean a cancer or a tumor because it may also indicate other diseases such a Acute Hepatitis or COlitis (possible if she had had a gastric bypass). Have your doctor explained why she has an elevated enzyme?

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