Symptoms

People with anal cancer may experience the following symptoms. Sometimes, people with anal cancer do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be caused by a medical condition that is not cancer. If you are concerned about a symptom on this list, please talk with your doctor.

• Bleeding from the anal area
  
  
• Pain or pressure in the anal area
  
  
• Itching or discharge from the anus
  
  
• A lump or swelling near the anus
  
  
• A change in bowel habits or change in the diameter of the stool