The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN®) announced the recent publication of a new supportive care patient guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). Research shows that people with cancer are 9 times more likely to experience blood clots than those without cancer. Studies show that blood clots are a leading cause of death for people with cancer, second only to the direct effects of the cancer itself.
This gold-standard resource synthesizes the latest evidence and expert consensus to recommend the best options for patient care. It is regularly updated by a multi-disciplinary panel that includes cardiologists, radiologists, surgeons, pharmacists, and other cancer care professionals from leading centers across the country. Their recommendations are based on over 600 peer-reviewed research articles. This new patient guideline puts NCCN’s medical recommendations into easy-to-understand terms, including images, charts, and suggested questions to ask.
The book is available to download for free at NCCN.org/patientguidelines, or via the NCCN Patient Guides for Cancer App, thanks to funding from the NCCN Foundation®. Printed versions are available for a nominal fee at Amazon.com.
