The symptoms of anal cancer are not unique and are also symptoms of other conditions, such as hemorrhoids. Although anal cancer is relatively simple to diagnose, this can cause a delay in diagnosis for some with anal cancer.
Symptoms of anal cancer include:
- lumps or bumps located near the anus
- anal bleeding or bleeding during bowel movements
- anal discharge
- pain in or around the anus
- itchy sensation around or inside the anus
- change in bowel habits, such as constipation, diarrhea and thinning of the stools
