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MGUS with Polycythemia Vera (PV)

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: May 6, 2023 | Replies (38)
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@colleenyoung

@stljack, welcome. Fellow members like @pamdg @pennyhedgecoth @michael11750 @tlsantin @hope19 @atir @clarissa37 @chadknudson @apr931 @mwear can share more of their experiences with polycythemia vera (PV).

You can read more in this related discussion here:
– Polycythemia Vera: Just been diagnosed https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/polycythemia-vera-1/

Jack, What was the result of your biopsy? Is treatment being considered?

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stljack | @stljack | Jun 6, 2022

Finally received the results of my BMB. Polycythemia Vera was confirmed. Additionally, my MGUS has progressed. My plasma cells have increased to 10-15% & my kappa/lambda light chain ratio is 0.05. M-spike is 2.5. I interpret this as intermediate risk smoldering myeloma. I have an appointment with my hematologist this Wednesday to discuss.
My biggest question is how common is it to have PV & MGUS (or SMM) at the same time? I assume it is better to focus on the PV and did have a phlebotomy a week ago (1 unit of blood) before the BMB. Blood tests are scheduled during my upcoming appointment. Thanks for your response.

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