title: Management of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer.
abstract: The association between venous thromboembolism and cancer has been recognized for over 140 years. This article reviews current prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer-related venous thromboembolism, and highlights emerging anticoagulants and the possible anticancer effects of anticoagulants such as low molecular weight heparins.
authors: Cardiff University and Royal Gwent Hospital, Wales, UK.
authors: Simon
authors: S
authors: Noble
authors: Debbie A
authors: DA
authors: Jenkins
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight