Review

Venous thrombosis in the patient with cancer

Published in: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
Volume 4 , issue 2 , 2012 , pages: 50–54

DOI: 10.1080/20742835.2012.11441194

Author(s): P F Wessels Private Practice, LCM Hospital, Pretoria, and Consultant, Ampath Laboratories Part-Time Consultant, Department Medical Oncology,

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Abstract

The relationship between cancer and thrombosis has been known for many years. Thrombotic risk is increased in the patient with cancer, and the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism at the time that a malignancy presents influences patient outcome. Risk evaluation, prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism are practical issues that face doctors who are dealing with these patients.

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