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Micromanipulation of Circulating Tumor Cells for Downstream Molecular Analysis and Metastatic Potential Assessment
Published on: May 14, 2019
Cancer and thrombosis
Elisabeth M Battinelli1, Jack Ansell
1Department of Medicine, E113, Boston University School of Medicine, 88 E. Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118, USA. Jack.ansell@bmc.org.
Abstract:
The risk of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in patients with cancer is well established. Malignancy screening in patients who present with their first episode of VTE is recommended only if the history or physical findings are suggestive of an underlying problem, however. Thrombotic events remain a significant cause of death in cancer patients and their treatment remains a major challenge in the management of cancer. Low-molecular-weight heparins are safe, effective options for treatment and prophylaxis and may prolong survival in this patient population. It remains to be seen, however, if this treatment will influence cancer outcomes.
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