Thrombocytosis in cancer patients: when more is not better-in fact, the opposite. (PubMed, Cancer Metastasis Rev)
Some studies have shown that aspirin can prevent the formation of pre-metastatic niches, and P2Y12 inhibitors, such as clopidogrel, reduce the incidence of metastases in animal models. In summary, platelets play an important role not only in hemostasis, but also in the development and progression of cancer, which makes them an important target in the context of both antithrombotic and anticancer therapy. Their activity and number affect the course of the disease, the response to treatment and the risk of thrombotic complications, which emphasizes the need for further research on their role in oncology.