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My 15 year old girlfriend has had dvt can it come back and cause cancer? if so how long does it take and how can we prevent it?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

DVT: If by DVT you mean deep vein thrombosis, there is no relation to this and cancer. It can come back if the causes behind it are not addressed by her doctor.

Answered 9/20/2014

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A member asked:

My 15 year old girlfriend has had dvt can it come back and cause cancer? if so how long does it take and how can we prevent it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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