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Weight loss at diagnosis of patients with hematological and solid tumors (n = 1154).
| Hematological tumors | Solid tumors | |
|---|---|---|
| Usual weight (kg) Median (mean ± SD) |
28.00 (33.88 ± 19.00) | 25.00 (32.08 ± 21.00) |
| Weight at diagnosis (kg) Median (mean ± SD) |
27.05 (32.66 ± 19.18) | 24.5 (30.57 ± 20.39) |
| Weight loss (%) (mean ± SD) |
−2.82 ± 1.38 | −2.90 ± 5.8 |
SD: Standard deviation.
Chi-squared test: the groups did not differ in mean usual weight, weight at diagnosis and percentage weight loss.
