Blood clots may be more prevalent in patients undergoing chemotherapy than previously thought, according to new research from Duke University and King’s College Hospital, London. Lung, pancreatic and stomach cancers were associated with the highest incidences of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Read more here.
Study mentioned: Lyman GH, et al. Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Patients With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy: A Real-World Analysis. Oncologist. 2013 Nov 8. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 24212499
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