What are the signs of anal cancer?

What are the signs of anal cancer?

About a quarter of the people who have anal cancer don’t notice any symptoms. When present, anal cancer symptoms may include:

• Rectal bleeding, especially during bowel movements.
• A lump or mass. (An anal cancer lump can appear at your anal opening).
• Pain.
• Itching (also known as pruritus).
• Seeing a change in your bowel movements, such as frequency or consistency of your stools (poop).
• Leaking stool (poop).
• Feeling like you constantly need to have a bowel movement.