Diseases

Anal Cancer

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Anal cancer is an uncommon type of cancer that occurs in the anal canal. The anal canal is a short tube at the end of your rectum through which stool leaves your body. Anal Cancer can cause signs and symptoms such as rectal bleeding and anal

SYMPTOMS

Rectal bleeding,rectal itching,a lump or mass at the anal opening,pain or a feeling of fullness in the anal area,narrowing of stool or other changes in bowel movements,abnormal discharge from the anus,swollen lymph nodes in the anal or groin areas.

CAUSES

Human papillomavirus (hpv). HPV Infection increases your risk of several cancers, including anal cancer and cervical cancer.HPV Infection is a sexually transmitted infection that can also cause genital warts. Drugs or conditions that suppress your immune system.