February 24, 2024
Heparin, available as both unfractionated and low-molecular-weight forms, has been extensively studied for its potential benefits in cancer patients. Low molecular weight heparin's role in both preventing and treating venous thromboembolism in patients, a common complication in cancer patients, has been the subject of systematic review and numerous randomized clinical trials. Furthermore, heparin has shown promising effects in managing VTE in patients undergoing cancer therapy, including those with advanced pancreatic cancer.
