1
|
Augustine TN, Buthelezi S, Pather K, Xulu KR, Stoychev S. Secretomics reveals hormone-therapy of breast cancer may induce survival by facilitating hypercoagulation and immunomodulation in vitro. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1486. [PMID: 38233507 PMCID: PMC10794708 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49755-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Tumour cell haematogenous dissemination is predicated on molecular changes that enhance their capacity for invasion and preparation of the pre-metastatic niche. It is increasingly evident that platelets play an essential role in this transformation. The systemic nature of signalling molecules and extravascular factors that participate in mediating platelet-tumour cell interactions led to the development of an in vitro co-culture using whole blood and breast tumour cells, allowing us to decipher the impact of hormone-therapy on tumour cells and associated changes in the plasma proteome. Using mass spectrometry, we determined dysregulation of proteins associated with maintaining an invasive tumour phenotype. Tumour changes in genes associated with EMT and survival were documented. This is postulated to be induced via tumour cell interactions with the coagulatory and immune systems. Results highlight tumour cell adaptability to both treatment and blood resulting in a pro-tumorigenic response and a hypercoagulatory state. We illustrate that the breast cancer cell secretome can be altered by hormone-therapy, subject to the tumour subphenotype and linked to platelet activation. More sophisticated co-culture systems are required to recapitulate these interactions to better understand tumorigenesis. Moreover, deeper plasma profiling, using abundant protein depleted and/or vesicle enriched strategies, will likely reveal additional secretory proteins related to tumour cell-platelet interactions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tanya N Augustine
- School of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
| | - Sindisiwe Buthelezi
- Department of Biosciences, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa
| | - Kyrtania Pather
- School of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
| | - Kutlwano R Xulu
- School of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
| | - Stoyan Stoychev
- Department of Biosciences, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Matzdorff A. Venous Thromboembolism in Women with Cancer with an Additional Focus on Breast and Gynecological Cancers. Hamostaseologie 2022; 42:309-319. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1913-2873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
Abstract
AbstractCancer-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) is common in women with cancer. Many clinical practice guidelines provide guidance for prevention and treatment; however, there are no specific recommendations for women. This is unfortunate because the proportion of women with breast- and gynecological cancers is high among patients with cancer-associated VTE. Thromboembolism often heralds cancer progression and poor prognosis and should—besides adequate anticoagulant management—also prompt reassessment and, if necessary, changes in cancer treatment. Recently, the new class of direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) has started to replace low-molecular-weight heparin as standard thromboprophylaxis and therapy in cancer patients. They are very effective, but they also carry a relevant risk of bleeding. Therefore, despite their ease of use, not every tumor patient qualifies for a DOAC, and this is especially true for gynecological tumor patients. Each prescription must be weighed individually. This review addresses specific aspects of VTE prophylaxis and management in women with cancer. Every physician who treats breast and gynecological cancers should be familiar with prophylaxis, diagnosis, and therapy of cancer-associated VTE. At the same time, patients should be informed by their physician what symptoms to look for and whom to contact if these symptoms occur, even outside of office hours and on weekends.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Axel Matzdorff
- Department of Internal Medicine II, Asklepios Clinic Uckermark, Schwedt, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Bazarbashi S, Alkhaldi T, Aseafan M, Melaibari M, Almuhisen S, Alharbi S, Alghabban A, Aljumaa J, Eldali A, Maraiki F, Owaidah T, Alzahrani H. Thromboembolic Events Burden in Patients With Solid Tumors and Their Predisposing Factors. Cureus 2022; 14:e23624. [PMID: 35386484 PMCID: PMC8967125 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: The relationship between cancers and thromboembolic events is well established. In our study, we aim to determine the burden of thromboembolic events in patients with solid tumors and identify the risk factors related to their development. Materials & Methods: Data on patients with solid tumors and thromboembolism between January 2013 and September 2014 were collected and analyzed. Results: During the study period 174 patients were identified. Of which, 172 (98.9%) had venous thrombus embolism, 137 (79%) were diagnosed with deep vein thromboses, 67 (38.5%) with pulmonary embolism, 84 (48.3%) were symptomatic and 90 (51.7) were incidental at diagnosis. The most common patients and disease characteristics were female sex, high body mass index (BMI), metastatic stage, colorectal and breast primaries, and anti-neoplastic therapy. Conclusion: Our study confirmed the high burden of thromboembolic events in cancer patients and the relevant factors associated with its development.
Collapse
|
4
|
Abstract
Importance Many adolescents and young adults diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) experience disease progression requiring high-dose alkylating salvage therapy, which often results in permanent infertility. Objective The aim of this report is to discuss fertility preservation options in female patients with consideration of chemotherapeutic agents in HL. Evidence Acquisition An electronic literature review was performed utilizing a combination of the terms "Hodgkin lymphoma," "fertility preservation," "ovarian tissue cryopreservation," "oocyte cryopreservation," "embryo cryopreservation," and "gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist." References and data from identified sources were searched and compiled to complete this review. Results Initial treatment of HL is often nonsterilizing; however, salvage therapy and conditioning for stem cell transplantation confer significant gonadotoxicity. Established fertility preservation options for pubertal females include embryo cryopreservation and oocyte cryopreservation. These options are contraindicated within 6 months of receipt of chemotherapy. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is an option for patients who require salvage therapy within 6 months of first-line therapy. Conclusions Timing and choice of fertility preservation techniques depends on planned first-line chemotherapy and response to treatment. In patients initially treated with low-risk chemotherapy, it is reasonable to defer invasive fertility techniques until treatment failure; however, upfront fertility preservation should be considered in patients planning to undergo primary treatment with high-risk therapy.
Collapse
|
5
|
Hou J, Zhang J, Ma M, Gong Z, Xu B, Shi Z. Thrombotic risk factors in patients with superior vena cava syndrome undergoing chemotherapy via femoral inserted central catheter. Thromb Res 2019; 184:38-43. [PMID: 31706066 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2019.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Our study aimed to scrutinize the incidence and risk factors of femoral inserted central catheter (FICC)-related thrombosis in patients with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) undergoing chemotherapy. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients with SVCS undergoing chemotherapy who received FICC catheterization at the Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha City, Hunan Province between May 2012 and February 2019 was performed. Both asymptomatic thrombosis and symptomatic thrombosis were diagnosed by color doppler ultrasound (CDUS). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify patient-, insertion-, and catheter-related factors. RESULTS Eight hundred and seventy-four patients with SVCS undergoing chemotherapy, with a total of 157,180 catheter days were enrolled in our study. FICC-related thrombosis was detected in 144 patients, and yielding an overall incidence of 16.47% or 0.92 events per 1000 catheter days. Of these, 19(2.17%) patients had symptomatic thrombosis. The mean time interval between FICC insertion and thrombosis onset was (10.40 ± 6.32) days and the mean catheter indwelling time was (179.84 ± 46.15) days. The history of deep venous thrombosis, treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor (bevacizumab), puncture site (mid-thigh, groin), tip position and catheter size showed association with FICC-related thrombosis. Treatment with VEGF inhibitor [odds ratio (OR) = 2.779; 95%confidence interval (CI): 1.860-4.153; P < 0.001] and puncture site at the groin (OR = 10.843; 95%CI: 6.575-17.881; P < 0.001) were identified as independent risk factors of FICC-related thrombosis. CONCLUSION Treatment with VEGF inhibitor and puncture site at the groin during FICC catheterization were considered as high-risk factors in FICC-related thrombosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jianmei Hou
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China; Xiang Ya Nursing School of Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
| | - Jinghui Zhang
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
| | - Mengdan Ma
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China; Xiang Ya Nursing School of Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
| | - Zhihong Gong
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China; Xiang Ya Nursing School of Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
| | - Binbin Xu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China; Xiang Ya Nursing School of Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
| | - Zhengkun Shi
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Wang Y, Chen H, Zhang X, Gui L, Wu J, Feng Q, Peng S, Zhao M. Dimethyl 2,2'-[2,2'-(ethane-1,1-diyl)bis(1 H-indole-3,2-diyl)]-diacetate: a small molecule capable of nano-scale assembly, inhibiting venous thrombosis and inducing no bleeding side effect. Int J Nanomedicine 2018; 13:7835-7844. [PMID: 30538462 PMCID: PMC6254983 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s178683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Due to the discovery that deep venous thrombosis (DVT) inhibitor is of chemotherapeutic importance, the nano-property of dimethyl 2,2′-[2,2′-(ethane-1,1-diyl) bis(1H-indole-3,2-diyl)]-diacetate (DEBIC), a recently reported antitumor agent, is worthy of characterization. Materials and methods One-pot reaction was used to prepare DEBIC. Electrospray Ionization (+/−)-Fourier Transform-Ion Cyclotron Resonance-Mass Spectrometer (ESI(+/−)-FT-ICR-MS), quadrupole Collision Induced Dissociation (qCID) and nuclear overhauser effect spectroscopy spectra were used to present the assembly of DEBIC. Transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and Faraday–Tyndall effect were used to visualize the nano-property of DEBIC. Rat models were used to evaluate DVT inhibition and the bleeding reaction of DEBIC. Results One-pot reaction can provide DEBIC in acceptable yield and high purity. In water, rat plasma and lyophilized powders of DEBIC existed as particles of small nano-size. In vivo DEBIC inhibited DVT in a dose-dependent manner. The minimal effective dose of DEBIC was 1.7 μmol/kg. Even the dose of 36 μmol/kg/day DEBIC did not induce bleeding side effect in DVT rats like in warfarin (0.82 μmol/kg/day). Conclusion DEBIC is a small molecule capable of nano-scale assembly, inhibiting venous thrombosis and inducing no bleeding side effect.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yaonan Wang
- Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China, .,Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China,
| | - Haiyan Chen
- Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China, .,Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China,
| | - Xiaoyi Zhang
- Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China, .,Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China,
| | - Lin Gui
- Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China, .,Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China,
| | - Jianhui Wu
- Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China, .,Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China,
| | - Qiqi Feng
- Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China, .,Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China,
| | - Shiqi Peng
- Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China, .,Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China,
| | - Ming Zhao
- Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide and Small Molecular Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China, .,Engineering Research Center of Endogenous Prophylactic of Ministry of Education of China, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China, .,Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China,
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Speed V, Roberts LN, Patel JP, Arya R. Venous thromboembolism and women's health. Br J Haematol 2018; 183:346-363. [DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Victoria Speed
- King's Thrombosis Centre; Department of Haematological Medicine; King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London UK
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences; King's College London; London UK
| | - Lara N. Roberts
- King's Thrombosis Centre; Department of Haematological Medicine; King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London UK
| | - Jignesh P. Patel
- King's Thrombosis Centre; Department of Haematological Medicine; King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London UK
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences; King's College London; London UK
| | - Roopen Arya
- King's Thrombosis Centre; Department of Haematological Medicine; King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London UK
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Shin KU, Lee JY, Han K, Song SJ. Sex-specific age threshold for increased risk of retinal vein occlusion in Koreans. Thromb Res 2018; 167:60-63. [PMID: 29787945 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2018.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Revised: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/16/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is one of most common retinal vascular disorders. It can lead to visual impairment and subsequent socioeconomic loss among the working population. RVO peak incidence is known to occur in the fifth and sixth decades of life, and is more predominant in males. To date, there has been no consensus regarding the optimal screening age for individuals at high risk for RVO, or whether sex-dependent cut-offs may be appropriate. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to predict the sex-specific age threshold for increased risk of RVO in Koreans. METHODS The analysis was based on data from the Korean National Health Insurance Database from 2013. Patients diagnosed with new cases of RVO from January 2013 to December 2013 were included. Individuals younger than 20 years of age and those with other retinal diseases were excluded. Multivariate logistic regression analysis and odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were conducted to identify the age-related risk factors for RVO. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve for RVO incidence was constructed. RESULTS Among the 754,749 individuals included in the study, 623 (0.08%) developed RVO. The optimal cut-off age for increased risk of RVO was 54 years overall, (sensitivity 0.78, specificity 0.70), 48 years in males (sensitivity 0.90, specificity 0.58), and 54 years in females (sensitivity 0.80, specificity 0.68). The incidence of RVO in females over 50 years of age was 3 times higher than that in females under the age of 50 after adjusting for confounding factors, and these differences tended to increase with age. The area under the ROC curve was 0.80 (95% CI; 0.79-0.82) overall, 0.81 (95% CI; 0.79-0.83) in males, and 0.79 (95% CI; 0.78-0.81) in females. CONCLUSION RVO incidence was higher in females, and increased more rapidly with age. The incidence of RVO more than doubled after 50 years of age for both sexes after adjusting for confounding factors. Females had an older age cut-off for RVO than males. However, the clinical impact of the use of sex-specific age cut-offs for RVO would benefit from additional validation from further studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ko Un Shin
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
| | - Jin Young Lee
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
| | - Kyungdo Han
- Department of Biostatistics, Catholic University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
| | - Su Jeong Song
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Young K, Paz-Ares L, Thatcher N, Spigel DR, Shahidi J, Soldatenkova V, Grau G, Kurek R, Shepherd FA. Venous thromboembolism with EGFR monoclonal antibody necitumumab in stage IV non-small cell lung cancer: A retrospective cohort analysis. Thromb Res 2018; 167:50-56. [PMID: 29787943 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2018.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2017] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a recognized risk factor for VTE. Some systemic treatments may increase this risk further. Here, we present the risk of VTE and its prognostic significance for patients treated with chemotherapy (chemo) and the EGFR monoclonal antibody necitumumab (neci) for metastatic NSCLC. METHODS Four trials of 1st-line treatment for Stage IV NSCLC were analyzed: two randomized phase 3 studies of cisplatin/gemcitabine ±neci in squamous NSCLC (SQUIRE: N = 1079) and cisplatin/pemetrexed ±neci in non-squamous NSCLC (INSPIRE: N = 616); JFCL (N = 161), a randomized phase 2 trial of carboplatin/paclitaxel ±neci in squamous NSCLC; and JFCK (N = 61), a single arm phase 2 trial of cisplatin/gemcitabine +neci in squamous NSCLC. A Cox proportional hazards model with VTE as a time-dependent covariate was used for overall survival (OS) analyses. RESULTS Neci + chemo was associated with an increased risk of VTE (Relative Risk [RR]: 1.579; 95% CI: 1.155-2.158). History of VTE (RR: 1.899; 95% CI: 1.142-3.156) and prior cardiac/cardiovascular events (RR: 1.514; 95% CI: 1.102-2.082) were associated with increased risk of VTE. Decreased VTE risk was seen with: male sex (RR: 0.696; 95% CI: 0.502-0.964), eastern European geographic region (RR: 0.387; 95% CI: 0.267-0.562) and squamous cell pathology (RR: 0.653; 95% CI: 0.483-0.883). VTE occurrence showed no association with OS (HR: 1.121; 95% CI: 0.930-1.351). CONCLUSION Our data suggest that certain patient characteristics such as prior history of VTE and non-squamous histology might be associated with an increased risk of on-treatment VTE in NSCLC, although in this study, overall survival was not affected. Further studies to develop measures for identifying high-risk patients are needed to inform treatment decisions as well as VTE management and prophylaxis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kelvin Young
- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, 610 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M5G2M9, Canada.
| | - Luis Paz-Ares
- Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla - IBIS (Hospital Virgen del Rocío, Universidad de Sevilla & CSIC), Calle Antonio Maura Montaner, 41013 Sevilla, Spain; Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, CNIO Lung Cancer Unit, Carretera de Andalucía, 28041 Madrid, Spain
| | - Nick Thatcher
- The Christie Hospital, 550 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester M20 4BX, United Kingdom
| | - David R Spigel
- Sarah Canon Research Institute, LCC, 250 25th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
| | - Javad Shahidi
- Eli Lilly and Company, 1555 S Harding St., Indianapolis, IN 46221, USA
| | - Victoria Soldatenkova
- Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Werner-Reimers-Straße 2, 61352 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany
| | - Gerrit Grau
- Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Werner-Reimers-Straße 2, 61352 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany
| | - Raffael Kurek
- Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Werner-Reimers-Straße 2, 61352 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany
| | - Frances A Shepherd
- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, 610 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M5G2M9, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism and risk of occult cancer. Blood Adv 2017; 1:2059-2062. [PMID: 29296852 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2017010231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Accepted: 09/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The cancer risk during the first year after a pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism episode is higher than expected.An aggressive search for cancer in women with pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism is probably not warranted, due to low absolute risk.
Collapse
|