Table 2 Risk factors for VTE in cancer patients

Cancer-related factors

Tumor site

Tumor’s histological type

Tumor stage

Tumor grade

Initial period after diagnosis

Treatment-related factors

Surgery

Radiotherapy

Chemotherapy

Antiangiogenic drugs

Immunomodulatory drugs

Hormonal therapy

Therapy with erythropoiesis stimulating agents

Blood transfusion

Central lines

Patient-related factors

Age

Weight, BMI

Mobility

Comorbidities

Sepsis

Compliance with prophylaxis

Other risk factors

Leukocyte count

Platelet count

Anemia

Thrombophilia