Background: Anemia is a presentation of an underlying disease or deficiency. As stated by
the WHO, anemia is defined as hemoglobin (Hb) levels< 12.0 g/dL in women and< 13.0 g/dL …

Researchers and research funders aiming to improve diagnosis seek to identify if, when,
where, and how earlier diagnosis is possible. This has led to the propagation of research …

Background Prostate cancer is highly heritable, with> 250 common variants associated in
genome-wide association studies. It commonly presents with non-specific lower urinary tract …

Background The time interval from first symptom and sign until a cancer diagnosis
significantly affects the prognosis. Therefore, recognising and acting on signs of cancer …

Background Blood tests can support the diagnostic process in patients with cancer but how
often they are used is unclear. Aim To explore use of common blood tests before cancer …

Simple Summary Blood tests can support decisions by GPs about referring patients who
present with symptoms of possible cancer for specialist assessment. This study analysed …

White blood cells (WBCs) reside close enough to the endothelium vascular wall to detect a
variety of chemical signals and combat bacterial and viral diseases in the human body. It is …

Even in countries with national screening programmes for colorectal cancer, most cancers
are identified after the patient has developed symptoms. The patients present these …

Background Presenting to primary care with fatigue is associated with slightly increased
cancer risk, although it is unknown how this varies in the presence of other …

Objectives Guidelines recommend upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic evaluation
for patients without a clear physiological explanation for iron deficiency anemia (IDA) …