Cancer Treatments and the Risk of Blood Clots: What You Need to Know
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Topics Covered
- Overview of Blood Clots (Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVTs)
- Understanding the Causes and Risk Factors
- Knowing the Signs and Symptoms
- Practical Guidelines to Manage DVTs
- The Role of Clinical Trials
- Communicating With Your Health Care Team
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Our Panel of Experts
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Douglas B. Sawyer, MD, PhD
- Lisa M. Jacobson Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Daniel J. Lenihan, MD
- Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Director, Clinical Research Program, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP
- Clinical Professor of Medicine and Medical Oncology, Associate Director of Diversity Programs, Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University
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Carolyn Messner, DSW, MSW
- Director of Education and Training, CancerCare
Workshop Date
This workshop was originally recorded on February 9, 2011.