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Are vascular conditions a common complication of cancer?

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Yes: There is an increased incidence of dvt/ pulm embolism in pts with cancer. Arterial disease is far less common , but may me subject to vascular occlusion from tumor emboli.

Answered 3/7/2015

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Venous thrombosis: Hypercoagulability is associated with cancer and even the chemo agents this is more of an issue of venous thrombosis rarer cases of arterial thrombosis can occur.

Answered 9/12/2012

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