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Chemo 2yrs ago.high mcv 3 mo later until now, no b12 or folate (folic acid) def. recent cbc...rbc3.8, wbc3.6(new normal), hb12.7, plt123, rbc morph ovalocytes1+. why?

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Dr. Luis Gonzalez answered

Ask your oncologist : Your oncologist should be able to tell whether you may have another vitamin or bone marrow irregularity secondary to your past chemo and current medication.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Dr. Nasfat Shehadeh answered

Ok: High MCV can last for long time post chemo..The most important thing that there is now anemia.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Chemo 2yrs ago.high mcv 3 mo later until now, no b12 or folate (folic acid) def. recent cbc...rbc3.8, wbc3.6(new normal), hb12.7, plt123, rbc morph ovalocytes1+. why?

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Dr. Nasfat Shehadeh answered

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