1. UNDERSTANDING YOUR RISK FOR DEVELOPING BLOOD CLOTS (VTE) IN CANCER

2. What is VTE? VTE means venous thromboembolism
VTE is a blood clot that can form inside of your veins
In some cases, the clot becomes big enough to block the blood flow
Depending on the location of the blood clot, the VTE can be called a deep vein thrombosis, or a pulmonary embolism
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): a blood clot in a deep blood vessel of the leg or arm
Pulmonary embolism (PE): occurs when a blood clot breaks off, travels through the blood stream and lodges in the lung

3. Is VTE serious?
VTE is the 2nd leading cause of death in patients with cancer1,2
If the VTE is caught early, your healthcare professional can treat it appropriately
1.Carrier M, et al. Clinical challenges in patients with cancer-associated thrombosis: Canadian expert consensus recommendations. Curr Oncol 2015; 22: Delluc A and Carrier M. Venous thromboembolism in cancer patients: a call for more awareness. Curr Oncol 2014;21(4):163-4.

4. If you have cancer, you are at increased risk for developing VTE
When diagnosed with cancer, multiple factors can further increase your risk of developing a VTE, such as:
The type of cancer
The location and stage of your cancer
The type of treatments you are receiving
Surgeries that last more than one hour

5. Help your doctor or nurse check for signs of VTE
Learning to recognize the following key signs and symptoms of VTE can help your doctor or nurse make a timely diagnosis*
*Additional tests may be needed to confirm a diagnosis of VTE

6. Help your doctor or nurse check for signs of VTE
Remember these signs and symptoms when looking for a VTE*:
*Additional tests may be needed to confirm a diagnosis of VTE

7. This initiative was made possible through an educational grant by Pfizer Canada Inc.