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    Patients with hematological malignancies face a higher risk of thrombosis. This review covers the causes, epidemiology, and management of blood clots in these cancer patients.

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    • The hypercoagulable state in hematological cancers is multifactorial, involving tumor cells, therapies, and patient-related factors.

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