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  • Title: Blood coagulation and cancer: thrombosis and survival, clinical relevance and impact. An introduction.
    Author: Vestjens JH, Sassen S, Prins MH.
    Journal: Pathophysiol Haemost Thromb; 2008; 36(3-4):113-21. PubMed ID: 19176984.
    Abstract:
    There is a strong association between deep venous thrombosis and cancer. In this review, we will discuss the increased incidence of cancer following an idiopathic venous thrombotic event (VTE) and the increased incidence of VTE and its recurrence in cancer patients. Furthermore, we will review the adverse impact VTE has on cancer patients' morbidity and mortality. Finally, the potential influence of anticoagulation on survival of cancer patients is discussed. Although the data are encouraging, anticoagulation is still of limited value for routine clinical practice in anticancer treatment.
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