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  1. Symptoms of anal cancer - Cancer Research UK

    Symptoms of anal cancer Symptoms of anal cancer include bleeding from the back passage (rectum), pain and feeling like there is a lump in or around your anus . There are also other less common …

  2. Examination of your anus and rectum (back passage) | Cancer Research …

    An examination of your anus and rectum involves your doctor or nurse feeling inside your anus and rectum using their gloved finger.

  3. Tests for anal cancer - Cancer Research UK

    Tests for anal cancer You might have a number of tests to check for anal cancer. This can include an examination of your anus and back passage (rectum), taking a sample of tissue (biopsy) from your …

  4. Anal examination (anoscopy) and biopsy | Cancer Research UK

    Anal examination (anoscopy) and biopsy An examination of your anus with a short tube called an anoscope. This is called an anoscopy or a high resolution anoscopy. Your doctor can also take a …

  5. Side effects of radiotherapy for anal cancer - Cancer Research UK

    Radiotherapy for anal cancer can cause side effects. These may last a few months after treatment and include frequent loose poo (diarrhoea) and sore skin around the anus.

  6. Anal cancer | Cancer Research UK

    Anal cancer symptoms may include bleeding, bowel changes and severe itching around the anus (pruritus). It is important to see your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.

  7. Types of surgery for anal cancer - Cancer Research UK

    Sep 15, 2014 · An abdominoperineal excision (APR) is a large operation to remove the anus, rectum and part of the bowel. Some people may have a local excision for a small stage 1 anal margin cancer.

  8. Symptoms of vulval cancer - Cancer Research UK

    Symptoms of vulval cancer include: an open sore or growth visible on the skin a persistent itch bleeding pain or soreness thickened, raised, red, white or dark patches on the skin a mole that changes shape …

  9. Lipoma Benign Lump | Other Conditions | Cancer Research UK

    Lipomas are not cancer. Cancerous tumours of the fat cells are called liposarcomas. They are a type of soft tissue sarcoma. Find out more about liposarcoma and other types of sarcoma Who gets …

  10. Bowen's disease | Non melanoma skin cancer | Cancer Research UK

    Jan 30, 2023 · Bowen's disease is a type of skin cancer, find out more about getting diagnosed and what treatment you might expect.