5 Early Warning Signs Of Anal Cancer Everyone Is Too Embarrassed To Talk About!

Anal cancer is one of the most aggressive types of cancer, especially if not detected in its early stages. Anal cancer develops at the opening of the rectum (anus) from a lump which is created by the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the anus. Although it’s not very common, it’s often overlooked as the symptoms it gives are too embarrassing to discuss.

Approximately 8,000 Americans are diagnosed with anal cancer every year, with an estimated 1,000 of them expected to die from it. Almost one out of every four people who have anal cancer are diagnosed after cancer has spread to lymph nodes, and one out of every ten people with anal cancer is diagnosed after it has spread to other organs.

Anal cancer and colorectal cancer are two different types of cancer. Colorectal cancer affects the colon and the entire rectum, whereas anal cancer only affects the opening of the rectum or the anus. The number of incidents of anal cancer is steadily increasing, and this may be due to the fact that people are not getting it treated early enough.

 Symptoms of anal cancer

As with any cancer, detecting anal cancer early is crucial for successful treatment. These are the symptoms you should never ignore:

1. Anal bleeding
2. Itching in the anus Tenderness or pain in the anus
3. Unusual bowel movements
4. Presence of a lump or hard area near the outside of the anus
5. Other unusual discharge from the anus

Although the exact causes of anal cancer are still unknown, some contributing factors include a weakened immune system, smoking, and frequent anus irritation. Anal cancer mostly affects adults over 60. Moreover, men under 35 and women over 60 are also at a higher risk of developing colon cancer.

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