title: Minimising VTE in patients with cancer.
abstract: Patients with cancer are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism, and health professionals and patients need to understand risk factors, the link with cancer and the management process. This article outlines the pathophysiology and epidemiology of VTE, its diagnosis, treatment and management, particularly in patients who have cancer.
authors.forename: Jen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*