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I had a blood clot in my calf during chemo. I was told that cancer patients are susceptible to clots because they are getting stuck with needles so frequently. Every time you are stuck with a needle there is apparently the possiblity that a particle can be released into your bloodstream and form a clot. I had to stay on blood thinner (warfarin) for 6 months. At first I didn't understand that I was supposed to renew the prescription and the nurse freaked out when she realized I had stopped taking it. So make sure your mother understands she needs to take the correct dose and she takes it for as long as she is supposed to. Rainey