Blood clotting disorders and cancer?

SuzCA

Blood clotting disorders and cancer?

SuzCA

I'm curious, how many of us have been dx'd with blood clotting disorders, ie, antiphospholipid antibodies (APA), anticardiolupin, or other thrombophilic disorders. 

When I was trying to get pregnant with the help of a reproductive endocrinologist, I was dx'd with APA.  I had to inject heparin when on a "cycle". 

I read several articles that say that clotting problems are common in cancer patients. 

So, has anyone been dx'd with clotting problems as well?

Thanks,

Suz

gsg

I developed a blood clot from my port and was on coumadin, but was able to stop it a month or so after I finished rads.  Had to have the port removed when they did my lumpectomy, after I completed chemo.  In hindsight, I'm glad it's out anyway, so I don't have to bother getting it flushed periodically.

miamimama

I developed a DVT and pulmonary embolism two weeks after my last chemo treatment (Jan. 2007).  Spent a year on coumadin but feel good now.  It was pretty frightening - actually scared me more than the cancer.

honeygirl

I have not had any clotting problems. My onc did do blood work on me for a gene mutation for clotting before I started my tamoxifen. It was negative.