Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Patients With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy: A Real-World Analysis

Gary H. Lyman, Laurent Eckert, Yanxin Wang, Hongwei Wang, Alexander T. Cohen

The Oncologist · 2013 · 197 citations · 29 references

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Abstract

Those undergoing chemotherapy as outpatients are at increased risk for VTE and for major bleeding complications. Thromboprophylaxis may be considered for such patients after carefully assessing the risks and benefits of treatment.

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