Weight loss as a predictor of cancer in primary care: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Weight loss as a predictor of cancer in primary care: a systematic review and meta-analysis

<h4>Background</h4> <p>Weight loss is a non-specific cancer symptom for which there are no clinical guidelines about investigation in primary care.</p> <h4>Aim</h4> <p>To summarise the available evidence on weight loss as a clinical feature of cancer in pat...

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Main Authors:	Nicholson, B, Hamilton, W, O'Sullivan, J, Aveyard, P, Hobbs, F
Format:	Journal article
Published:	Royal College of General Practitioners 2018

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