Anal Cancer Symptoms
My symptoms included occasional blood in the stool and anal itching. Had I been more aware that these are symptoms of anal cancer I would have gone to the doctor much sooner than I did. As it happens, the tumor was already 3 cm. I don’t know if the treatment protocol would have been different and I’m lucky the cancer hadn’t spread. Since getting an early diagnosis is important, go see your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Pain or pressure in the anal area
- Blood in the stool or from the anal area (I figured I just had hemmorhoids and waited 2 months before seeing my doctor, learn from my experience)
- Itching in the anal area or a discharge
- Any kind of change in your bowel movements (change in shape and frequency)
- A lump or swelling
Some of these symptoms may not seem all that significant. It’s not like finding a lump in your breast one day and knowing that it’s something really abnormal. Too often people think a little blood in their stool is due to pushing too hard to have a bowel movement or that it’s just “a hemmorrhoid”. It’s a good idea not to self diagnose. Just go have your doctor check it out and you’ll relieve yourself of needless worry (or find out early enough to have a better chance of surviving an aggressive form of cancer).
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Thanks Theresa,
For sharing what is going on with your treatment. Also for sharing what you yourself are going through. Though I can’t say I know what your going through, it’s strengthening just to see your determination to go through this by facing every aspect of it with your best.
Prayers + Loving thoughts go out to you.
Rob
Hi Rob,
The type of cancer I have is not as common and there is less knowledge about it and it’s symptoms. I believe it’s important to let people know what to be aware of so they can get the best treatment they can. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
I expect you’re in Vegas with the rest of our classmates. Give ‘em a hug for me.
Theresa
Anal cancer is found in rare cancer affecting both male and female. One should avoid smoking. If anyone observes symptoms of it, should consult doctor immediately. Those who are consented to anal intercourse and with depleted immune systems are more prone to this cancer.
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