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Practice Guideline
. 2024 Jul;205(1):71-87.
doi: 10.1111/bjh.19414. Epub 2024 Apr 25.

Cancer-associated venous thrombosis in adults (second edition): A British Society for Haematology Guideline

Raza Alikhan  1   2 , Keith Gomez  3 , Anthony Maraveyas  4 , Simon Noble  2 , Annie Young  5 , Mari Thomas  6 ; British Society for Haematology
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Practice Guideline

Cancer-associated venous thrombosis in adults (second edition): A British Society for Haematology Guideline

Raza Alikhan et al. Br J Haematol. 2024 Jul.

Abstract

A shared decision on the most appropriate agent for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis should consider the following factors, which should be reassessed as patients continue along their cancer care pathway: risk of bleeding; tumour site; suitability of oral medications; potential for drug-drug interactions; and patient preference and values regarding choice of drug. Continuing anticoagulation beyond 6 months in patients with cancer-associated venous thromboembolism and active cancer is recommended.

Keywords: anticoagulation; cancer; venous thromboembolism; venous thrombosis.

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