ASCO Clinical Practice Guidelines and Beyond

Venous thromboembolism and its complications, including pulmonary embolism and death, are increasingly recognized as important complications of cancer and cancer treatment.1,2 A summary of the most recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines entitled “Recommendations for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Treatment in Patients With Cancer”is presented in this issue of the Journal of Oncology Practice (JOP).3 Continuing in the tradition of ASCO guidelines, this heavily evidence-based compendium of recommendations from an expert panel will be published