Like every other disease in the world there are some symptoms and signs that start to appear incase a person has been victimized by the anal cancer. These signs become apparent gradually and slowly they turn hazardous for the victim. Some of the very common signs of anal cancer are as follows:  

• ·                     Bleeding from the anus or rectum.
• ·                     Pain or pressure in the area around the anus.
• ·                     Itching or discharge from the anus.
• ·                     A lump near the anus.
• ·                     A change in bowel habits.
• ·                     Any abnormal anal discharge.

In about 50% of cases, the initial symptom of anal cancer is bleeding. Pain is somewhat less common, seen in about 30% of patients presenting with anal cancer; however, it can be quite severe. Occasionally, patients have the sensation of having a mass in the anus and can experience itching or anal discharge. Rarely, in advanced cases, anal cancers can disrupt the function of the anal muscles, resulting in loss of control of bowel movements. In general, these symptoms are vague and non-specific. As a result, in one-half to two-thirds of patients with anal cancer, a delay of up to 6 months occurs between the time when symptoms start and when a diagnosis is made.

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