PATIENT GUIDE · LAHORE
Investigate persistent bowel changes. Plan care by stage.
Bleeding or a lasting change in bowel habit deserves assessment. If bowel cancer is diagnosed, treatment is planned around the site, stage and your general health.
Consultations with Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood, MBBS, FCPS
General, Laparoscopic & Laser Surgeon
بڑی آنت یا مقعد سے خون اور پاخانے کی عادت میں مسلسل تبدیلی کو صرف بواسیر نہ سمجھیں۔ تشخیص کے بعد علاج بیماری کے مرحلے کے مطابق منتخب ہوتا ہے۔
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Symptoms · Treatment options · Recovery & follow-up · Common questions · Clinic & appointments
When to seek urgent medical care
Severe abdominal pain with distension, vomiting or inability to pass stool or wind can indicate obstruction. Heavy bleeding or collapse needs emergency care.
If severely unwell, go to the nearest emergency department. Do not wait for a routine appointment or a WhatsApp reply.
Watch: Early Signs of Colorectal Cancer | General Surgeon Lahore | Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood
Symptoms & reasons to seek assessment
Colorectal cancer affects the colon or rectum. Symptoms can overlap with benign bowel problems, so testing is important.
- Blood in stool or a persistent change in bowel habit.
- Unexplained weight loss, fatigue or anaemia.
- Ongoing abdominal discomfort or incomplete emptying.
What happens at your consultation?
Investigation may include stool tests, colonoscopy and biopsy. Confirmed cancer requires staging scans and specialist multidisciplinary discussion.
Bring relevant reports and scans, previous treatment details, and a list of medicines and allergies. Examination and tests are selected for your situation; not every patient needs every test.
Understanding the treatment options
Define the diagnosis
Biopsy and imaging establish the type, site and extent of disease.
Plan combined treatment
Surgery, chemotherapy and, for selected rectal cancers, radiotherapy may be considered in an appropriate sequence.
Support recovery and symptoms
Nutrition, symptom control and stoma support are included when needed. Some patients require a temporary or permanent stoma.
Recovery, risks & follow-up
Recovery depends on the operation and additional treatments. Discuss bowel changes, stoma care, complications and surveillance. Treatment intent and likely outcomes should be explained individually.
Your consulting surgeon
Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood
MBBS, FCPS (Surgery)
General, Laparoscopic & Laser Surgeon
Consultations at Hameed Latif Hospital and Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore. Discuss your findings, treatment choices and the need for any further specialist referral.
Common patient questions
Does rectal bleeding always mean cancer?
No, but persistent or unexplained bleeding must be checked.
Will every patient need a stoma?
No. The need depends on the site, procedure and safety of joining the bowel.
How much will assessment or treatment cost?
Costs depend on the required tests, procedure, hospital and expected stay. Ask for an itemised estimate after assessment. A fixed price cannot be confirmed without reviewing your case.
Is my appointment confirmed when I send a message?
No. A call or message requests an appointment. The clinic will confirm the location, date and time.
Request a consultation
Call 0300 4130159 or send an appointment request on WhatsApp. State your name, preferred clinic and suitable day.
Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Please confirm availability before travelling. An appointment is confirmed only after the clinic responds. These contact routes are for routine appointments, not emergency care.
Further information
Colorectal Cancer Treatment Lahore — further information
Medical information sources: NHS: bowel cancer treatment; NHS: colonoscopy.
Updated 9 November 2026. This information is for general education. Diagnosis and treatment require an individual clinical assessment.