The Dangers of Anal Cancer

Rectal cancer symptoms can start very innocently. Sometimes it starts out as itching around the anus, much like the itching one gets with hemorrhoids. Later, it becomes painful with bleeding. Eventually the lesion opens, with foul drainage. This is the point when most people feel it is time to see a doctor. Unfortunately by then it may be too late; anal cancer has taken hold and the person's life hangs in the balance.

Do Anal Paps Help Detect Anal Cancer Earlier?

This scenario is all too common in men infected with HIV. While the symptoms are subtle at first, eventually anal cancer can be a killer if not diagnosed and treated. Here are some important facts about anal cancer.

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