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Symptoms of anal cancer

Photograph of cancer of the anal margin
Photograph of cancer of the anal margin

The symptoms of anal cancer may be:

  • Bleeding
  • Pain
  • Discomfort
  • The sensation of a lump
  • Itching of the skin around the anus
  • Changes in existing anal warts


Many of these symptoms may be caused by benign conditions eg haemorrhoids or and anal fissure, so thorough examination is important

 




 


 

 

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