Hematologist (Pediatric) Questions Blood Clots

Are blood clots common with leukemia?

My friend's daughter was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and has been coping with childhood leukemia for just a few months. Do leukemia patients have a higher risk of blood clots?

1 Answer

it is very unusual to have clotting with leukemia except she had clotting tendency that should be check so be treated and prevented .