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

Background Weight loss is a non-specific cancer symptom for which there are no clinical guidelines about investigation in primary care. Aim To summarise the available evidence on weight loss as a clinical feature of cancer in patients presenting to primary care. Design and setting A diagnostic test accuracy review and meta-analysis. Method Studies reporting 2 × 2 diagnostic accuracy data for weight loss (index test) in adults presenting to...