Painful growth on anus

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Cancer of the anus is pretty rare and would be very unusual in someone of your age group, so it probably will turn out to be something much less serious. Cancer Relay For Life Events College Relay For Life Donate a Car Ways to Give Memorial Giving Planned Giving Leadership Giving. After the procedure, most people are prescribed medications for pain relief. In some cases, an anal fistula causes persistent drainage.

These options are a last resport, to be pursued after simpler, over the counter medications have proved ineffective. Or it can come from a radioactive substance placed in or near the cancer cells. It presents as soft, painful lump near the anus.