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Researchers find that childhood sarcoma increases risk of blood clots
04-18-2007 · EurekAlert!Researchers at NCI have determined that children and young adults with a form of cancer called sarcoma are at increased risk of having a thromboembolic event in their veins. Thromboembolic events can be a blood clot in a vessel that can interfere with normal blood flow. Investigating the association between sarcoma and TE is important because the majority of children with sarcoma can be cured of their cancer, but the occurrence of TEs could adversely compromise this success.
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