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A 38-year-old female 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. Luis Gonzalez
Dr. Luis Gonzalez answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
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.
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Dr. Nasfat Shehadeh
Dr. Nasfat Shehadeh answered
Hematology and Oncology 29 years experience
Ok: High MCV can last for long time post chemo..The most important thing that there is now anemia.
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Dr. Haresh Jhangiani
Dr. Haresh Jhangiani answered
Hematology and Oncology 33 years experience
Thanks for asking!: What chemo did u receive.
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