Early signs warn you about anal cancer

There is a lump or hard lump in the area near the anus, abnormal bowel movements, pain, itching, bleeding in the anus . early warning of anal cancer.

The two words "cancer" are familiar for decades when the number of people suffering from illness and death each year is increasing. There are many types of cancers such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, ovarian, liver, lung, blood cancer etc. are lurking in each of us. These types of cancers are often publicly shared and shared by many patients, but there is a form of cancer that is often hidden, even if the patient does not dare to confess and feel embarrassed when discussing it, it is cancer anus.

According to Healthandbeautylifestyle, about 8,000 Americans are diagnosed with anal cancer, of which 1,000 are thought to be inevitable. Nearly 1/4 of patients are diagnosed after the cancer has spread to lymph nodes or spread to other organs. The reason for late detection is that symptoms of this disease are often silently developed, signs of disease are not clear, patients are shy, do not pay attention to disease, do not visit.

According to experts, anal cancer is not the same as colorectal cancer , because colorectal cancer affects the entire large intestine and rectum, while anal cancer only affects the last part of the intestine. old.

The cause of anal cancer is often unclear.(Photo: Healthandbeautylifestyle).

The causes of anal cancer are often unclear , but some factors may increase the risk of developing cancer including frequent irritated anus , smoking, and immune system damage. harm. . In addition, people over 60 are at high risk of developing this disease. About 80% of anal cancers occur in people over the age of 60.

Early detection is very important for any type of cancer. Here are some early warning signs of anal cancer:

1. Presence of a lump or hard lump in the area near the anus.
2. Sensitive, aching in the anus.
3. Itching in the anus.
4. Anal bleeding.
5. Abnormal bowel movements.

If you see any signs of discomfort, especially if you have symptoms of risk, you should seek medical advice early and talk to your doctor.

How to detect anal cancer

1. Manual anal test : The doctor will check the anal cavity by hand to find out if there are abnormalities or lumps in the anus.
2. Using an anal probe : The doctor uses a small tube inserted into the anus to conduct an endoscopy.
3. Biopsy, ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI and PET scans : These are the methods to detect anal cancer. However, these tests are controversial because it can make anal cancer spread faster.