Deep Vein Thrombosis in Cancer Patients
Published on Wed Dec 04, 2013
Your oncologist may frequently diagnose a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in cancer patients. This is because clots may form as a result of blood vessel injury due to surgery or chemotherapy or some cancer treatments that may reduce the production of natural anticoagulants helping keep the blood fluid. Cancers of the lymphatic system, liver, ovaries, pancreas, and stomach are specifically [...]