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A 19-year-old male asked:
Can lump on anus be cancer?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gregg Goldinanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Yes, but unlikely: I am happy to discuss with you. Anal mass is non-specific, meaning it can be a lot of things. By asking more questions we can determine if this is something that needs more evaluation
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Lump near the edge of the anus. Feels round and squishy. It is mobile. Been here for 3 months. Noticed it hurt when sitting, felt it again and feels bigger. Im worried sick about cancer???
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It may be external hemorrh... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Lump in the anus, is it defenitely anal cancer or can it be because of some other reason ?
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Many possibilities: Would need to have an examination. Possibilities include hemorrhoid, abscess, condyloma or warts, fissure. Cancer here fairly uncommon in younger age ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Hi, I have a soft lump that is protruding from my anus, only other symptom was itching could it be cancer?
Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
Anal lump.: if the lunp that you are perceiving hasn't changed much, it is less likely to be a cancer rather than a hemorrhoid or anal papilla. However, it still ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
I have blood when I wipe after I wee! I have also found a lump just above my anus. I'm quite scared, could it be cancer?
Dr. Marek Bozdechanswered
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 51 years experience
Not likely: At your age, cancer is not likely. There are many other causes for the symptoms you describe. Make an appointment to see your provider for an examinat... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Small lump 5 mm jst near anus.sometimes cause stinging pain while touching it.slightly different color.no bleeding.hemmoroid?anal cancer?
Dr. Sridhar Shankaranswered
Specializes in Radiology
Possibly hemorrhoid: What you self diagnosed is possible; I would consider cancer less likely given your age but I think you need to go see a surgeon for evaluation before... Read More
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