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Anal cancer history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Symptoms of anal cancer include pain or pressure in the anus or rectum, anal itching and anal discharge.
Symptoms
Symptoms
Common symptoms associated with anal cancer:[1][2]
- Anal pain
- Anal pressure
- Rectal bleeding
- Pruritus ani
- A change in bowel habits or change in the diameter of the stool
- A lump or swelling near the anus
References
References
- ↑ National Cancer Institute. Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ) Patient Version. 13 June 2008. Accessed 26 June 2009.
- ↑ Stanley, Margaret A; Winder, David M; Sterling, Jane C; Goon, Peter KC (2012). “HPV infection, anal intra-epithelial neoplasia (AIN) and anal cancer: current issues”. BMC Cancer. 12 (1): 398. doi:10.1186/1471-2407-12-398. ISSN 1471-2407.
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