Cancer risk in persons with new-onset anaemia: a population-based cohort study in Denmark.

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, such as anaemia, is essential. Evidence is sparse on the overall risk of cancer and the risk of specific cancer types in persons with new-onset anaemia detected in an unselected general practice population.

Diagnostic workup of cancer in patients with new-onset anaemia: a Danish cohort study in general practice.

Background: Anaemia is associated with adverse outcomes, including increased morbidity and all-cause mortality. Diagnostic workup of patients with anaemia is essential to detect underlying disease, especially undiagnosed malignancy.

Objective: To describe the cancer-relevant diagnostic workup in patients with new-onset anaemia detected in general practice.

Insufficient classification of anaemia in general practice: a Danish register-based observational study.

Background: Anaemia can be a pointer of underlying severe disease, including undiagnosed malignancy. Subsequent blood tests are essential to classify the anaemia into subtypes and to facilitate targeted diagnostic investigation to ensure timely diagnosis of underlying disease.

Objective: We aimed to describe and classify anaemia based on laboratory tests from patients with new-onset anaemia detected in general practice.