Thromboembolic Events in Multiple Myeloma Patients- Incidence in 235 Patients

Abstract

Background: Cancer patients are more likely to develop venous thrombotic events (VTE). The incidence is higher in patients with hematologic malignancies and in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). The incidence of VTE in cancer patients with MM varies from 3 to 10%, which is associated with a poor prognosis and a decreased quality of life.