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Open Access 01-12-2015 | Review

Venous thromboembolism in cancer patients: an underestimated major health problem

Authors: Jihane Khalil, Badr Bensaid, Hanan Elkacemi, Mohamed Afif, Younes Bensaid, Tayeb Kebdani, Noureddine Benjaafar

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major health problem among patients with cancer, its incidence in this particular population is widely increasing. Although VTE is associated with high rates of mortality and morbidity in cancer patients, its severity is still underestimated by many oncologists. Thromboprophylaxis of VTE now considered as a standard of care is still not prescribed in many institutions; the appropriate treatment of an established VTE is not yet well known by many physicians and nurses in the cancer field. Patients are also not well informed about VTE and its consequences. Many studies and meta-analyses have addressed this question so have many guidelines that dedicated a whole chapter to clarify and expose different treatment strategies adapted to this particular population. There is a general belief that the prevention and treatment of VTE cannot be optimized without a complete awareness by oncologists and patients. The aim of this article is to make VTE a more clear and understood subject.

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Title: Venous thromboembolism in cancer patients: an underestimated major health problem
Authors: Jihane Khalil
Badr Bensaid
Hanan Elkacemi
Mohamed Afif
Younes Bensaid
Tayeb Kebdani
Noureddine Benjaafar
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-015-0592-8

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Venous thromboembolism in cancer patients: an underestimated major health problem

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At a glance: The STEP trials

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