Microcytosis as a risk marker of cancer in primary care: a cohort study using electronic patient records

Microcytosis (smaller than normal red blood cells) has previously been identified as a possible early risk marker for some cancers. However, the role of microcytosis across all cancers has not been fully investigated.To examine cancer incidence in a cohort of patients with microcytosis, with and without accompanying anaemia.Cohort study of patients aged ≥40 years using UK primary care electronic patient records.The 1-year cancer incidence was...