PATIENT GUIDE · LAHORE
Persistent symptoms need investigation, not repeated guesswork.
Ongoing upper-abdominal symptoms, weight loss or difficulty swallowing warrant assessment. Confirmed stomach cancer requires staging and specialist treatment planning.
Consultations with Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood, MBBS, FCPS
General, Laparoscopic & Laser Surgeon
معدے کی مسلسل تکلیف، وزن میں کمی یا نگلنے میں مشکل کا معائنہ کروائیں۔ علاج کا فیصلہ اینڈوسکوپی، بایوپسی اور بیماری کے مرحلے کے بعد ہوتا ہے۔
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Symptoms · Treatment options · Recovery & follow-up · Common questions · Clinic & appointments
When to seek urgent medical care
Vomiting blood, black tarry stools with weakness, collapse or inability to keep fluids down needs urgent hospital assessment. Progressive swallowing difficulty requires prompt evaluation.
If severely unwell, go to the nearest emergency department. Do not wait for a routine appointment or a WhatsApp reply.
Symptoms & reasons to seek assessment
Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, may initially resemble indigestion. Similar symptoms often have other causes, but persistence matters.
- Persistent indigestion, early fullness or upper-abdominal pain.
- Unexplained weight loss or difficulty swallowing.
- Vomiting blood, black stools or anaemia.
What happens at your consultation?
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and biopsy establish the diagnosis. Scans and sometimes further staging procedures help determine treatment options.
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
Confirm and stage
The specialist team reviews pathology, scans, nutrition and fitness.
Treatment with curative intent
Selected patients may have removal of part or all of the stomach, often with chemotherapy as part of the plan.
Control symptoms
Medicines, nutritional support or procedures to relieve obstruction may help when removal is not appropriate.
Recovery, risks & follow-up
Recovery after gastrectomy includes dietary adaptation and nutritional monitoring. Follow-up may include blood tests, vitamin replacement and oncology review. Discuss surgical and nutritional risks before treatment.
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 indigestion mean cancer?
Usually not, but persistent or changing symptoms need assessment, especially with warning signs.
Is surgery the only treatment?
No. The plan may combine surgery, medicines and nutritional or symptom-directed care.
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
Gastric Cancer Treatment Lahore — further information
Medical information sources: NHS: stomach cancer treatment.
Updated 9 November 2026. This information is for general education. Diagnosis and treatment require an individual clinical assessment.