Venous thromboembolism due to acquired hypercoagulable state in cancer patients is a well-known phenomenon. It is a frequent cause of death in this patient population. Prompt diagnosis and adequate management is needed for these patients to have favorable outcomes. In our patient with severe anemia, diagnosis with pulmonary embolism and subsequent diagnosis of colon cancer highlights the importance of systematic workup and management until a definite diagnosis is obtained.
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