ModerateHaematologyPulmonary embolism in canceruk-plab-1
A 48 year old woman with a history of breast cancer on Tamoxifen presents with sudden onset pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath. She has a swollen left calf. Pulmonary embolism is suspected and CT pulmonary angiography confirms multiple segmental emboli. According to NICE guidance, what is the recommended minimum duration of anticoagulation for venous thromboembolism provoked by a persistent risk factor such as active cancer?