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Anal cancer

What is it?

This condition is when there is uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the anus (the anus is the end of the large intestine, through which the faeces leaves the body).

  • The anus has many different cells to help lubricate the anal canal (the path which faeces leaves) to ease bowel movements and its these cells that can turn cancerous or noncancerous or turn from non- cancerous to cancerous over a period of time, hence it is important to determine the right location of the lump.

Cause

Syndromes

Medication

Symptoms

  • Rectal bleeding?
  • Itching in the anal area?
  • Pain in the anal area?
  • Blood and mucus in faeces?
  • Change in size of bowel movements (stool may become more narrow)?
  • Lump near the anus?
  • Swollen lymph nodes (lumps)  in the anal/groin area?
  • Lump sticking out in abdomen region?
  • Loss of bowel control – can’t hold going to the toilet to excrete faeces (bowel incontinence)?
  • Change in bowel habits/movement greater than three weeks i.e. going to the toilet more often or less often than usual?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

H.I.V Test

  • A H.I.V test should be offered if one has this condition.

This condition may have similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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