What Does A MCV Value Of 105 After Finishing Chemotherapy Regimen Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2016

Question: I have been through Breast Cancer finished a regiment of chemo a year ago in march had a double masectomty and a hysterictamy. Now my MCV value is 105, they sent me to a hematologist he told me to quit drinking for 30 days and come back and if the level is high the would do a marrow aspiration..
Should I worry:( I'm not a heavy drinker, a glass or two of wine a day
Please help me feel better

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Large MCV

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.

I am sorry to hear that you are having some problems with your blood work. What is happening is that the red blood cells are maturing faster than they should probably due to the alcohol use and causing the larger RBC. This is called Macrocytic changes and the most common cause is alcohol use. Even a little alcohol can cause these changes. So I agree with your doctor. You need to completely stop your alcohol use and have your blood rechecked in 1 month. Your red blood cells should be back to normal by then.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (45 minutes later)

Does this mean I will never be able to have a glass of wine with a steak dinner
when I go out fine dining??

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Alcohol consumption

Detailed Answer:
You can have wine occasionally but not everyday. Using alcohol everyday is what is causing your blood issues and may over time even cause liver damage.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar