DOACs in cancer associated thrombosis: Subgroup challenges

About this event

Cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) is a common yet often poorly understood complication of cancer. Historically, management was largely limited to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) injections. However, emerging evidence has shown that direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) can also be an effective treatment option, although certain caveats apply. This session will examine the subgroups of CAT patients who are most likely to benefit from DOAC therapy, as well as those for whom these agents may be less appropriate. It will also highlight the important role pharmacy teams can play in the management of CAT.

Aim

The aim of this webinar is to improve attendees’ specialist understanding of the appropriate use of DOACs in patients with cancer-associated thrombosis.

Target audience

This webinar is aimed at pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working across hospital and generalist settings who are interested in developing their specialist understanding of the appropriate use of DOACs in patients with cancer-associated thrombosis.

Learning outcomes

After this webinar, attendees should be able to:

• Describe the complexity of managing cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT)
• Summarise the current evidence for the use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with CAT and their place within clinical guidelines
• Identify clinical scenarios in which DOACs should be avoided or used with caution in patients with CAT

Booking information

Registration will close at midnight on 11 October 2026 or earlier if maximum capacity is reached. Should this event not reach its minimum number, the UKCPA reserves the right to cancel the webinar.

If you are not a member of UKCPA but wish to attend this event either as a guest or by applying for UKCPA membership in order to attend this webinar as part of your membership package, your guest account or membership application must be completed at least 10 working days in advance of the registration deadline.  Please note that the administration and activation of membership or guest accounts can take up to 7 working days.

Access to the recording of this webinar and any slides made available by the speaker are released as a member benefit.  Guest account attendees are not eligible to access or receive the post event resources.  If you are a guest account holder and wish to access the recording and any resources, please upgrade to full UKCPA membership.