Practice Patterns for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism in German Cancer Patients.

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious threat for cancer patients. Guidelines recommend low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for prophylaxis and treatment, but it is unknown to what extent specialists adhere to these recommendations. This survey assesses the current approach to patients with cancer-associated VTE in Germany.

Treatment of venous thromboembolism in ambulatory cancer patients in Germany: a prospective non-interventional study.

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious threat for all cancer patients. This study was aimed to assess the VTE treatment of cancer patients in the ambulatory care setting.

Patients And Methods: This is a prospective non-interventional study, which includes ambulatory cancer patients from office-based oncologists.