Getting diagnosed with anal cancer

See your GP if you notice a change that isn't normal for you. Or if you have any possible symptoms of anal cancer.

You may be referred to a specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to anal cancer. This might be an urgent suspected cancer referral.

You might have a number of tests to check for anal cancer. This includes an examination of your anus, scans and taking samples of tissue. This is called a biopsy.

There is no national screening programme for anal cancer in the UK. Talk to your GP if you think you are at higher risk of getting anal cancer.