Overview
North Enfield, Potters Bar, Hadley Wood, and the Hertfordshire border communities contain a significant population of men over 55 for whom prostate cancer is a relevant health concern — and for whom the NHS prostate cancer pathway's delays are particularly consequential.Read moreShow less
A man of 68 with intermediate-risk prostate cancer who waits 4 months on an NHS pathway before surgical planning begins has lost a meaningful window that private care can preserve. Kings Oak Hospital at Chase Farm provides this community with private Cancer Lead specialist prostate assessment without a Central London journey. Dr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS — Cancer Lead at North Middlesex University Hospital, who manages prostate cancer through the same MDT framework that governs North London's entire NHS urological oncology portfolio — brings that expertise to the Chase Farm campus.
What to know
Private Prostate Cancer Treatment at Kings Oak Hospital, Chase Farm
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK and among the top three in India.Read moreShow less
PSA blood test, digital rectal examination, multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), and transperineal biopsy confirm diagnosis and Gleason/ISUP grade. Active surveillance suits low-risk disease. Radical prostatectomy (laparoscopic) and radical radiotherapy with hormone therapy treat localised high-risk disease. Hormone therapy (ADT) combined with chemotherapy or novel hormonal agents manages advanced and metastatic disease through specialist MDT. Dr. Godbole is Cancer Lead and MDT Lead at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.
Older Men and Prostate Cancer — The North Enfield Patient Profile
North Enfield and Hertfordshire's patient demographic includes a higher proportion of men over 65 than inner London, and prostate cancer management in older men requires specific clinical consideration.Read moreShow less
Active surveillance becomes more appropriate for lower-grade cancers in men over 75 where competing health risks outweigh prostate cancer mortality risk. Conversely, fit men over 70 with high-risk prostate cancer should not be denied radical treatment on age grounds alone — surgical fitness is determined by biological age and comorbidity burden, not chronological age. Dr. Godbole's assessment at Kings Oak Hospital addresses this age-nuanced risk stratification explicitly, avoiding both under-treatment of significant cancers in fit older men and over-treatment of indolent cancers in men whose life expectancy is limited by other conditions.
Post-Prostatectomy Follow-Up at Kings Oak Hospital — Continuity of Care
For men who have undergone radical prostatectomy.Read moreShow less
Either privately or on the NHS — post-surgical surveillance requires 3-monthly PSA checks in the first year, 6-monthly thereafter for 5 years, and annual checks long-term. A rising PSA after prostatectomy (biochemical recurrence) requires prompt specialist assessment to determine whether the rise represents local recurrence (salvage radiotherapy) or systemic spread (hormone therapy). Dr. Godbole's team at Kings Oak Hospital provides this post-prostatectomy surveillance for North Enfield and Hertfordshire patients — accessible from Potters Bar in 15 minutes without requiring attendance at a Central London cancer centre.
Travel and Parking Guide – Kings Oak Hospital, Chase Farm
Chase Farm North Side, The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2 8SD.Read moreShow less
By road from Potters Bar: 15–20 minutes via A10. From Hadley Wood: 10 minutes. From Barnet: 15 minutes via A110. Underground: Cockfosters (Piccadilly Line), 20 minutes walk or taxi. Campus parking available.
Why Kings Oak
Dr. Godbole's age-nuanced risk stratification specifically addresses the older male demographic of North Enfield and Hertfordshire.Read moreShow less
Avoiding both over-treatment of low-risk cancers and under-treatment of significant cancers in fit elderly men.
Post-prostatectomy PSA surveillance and biochemical recurrence management is available at Kings Oak Hospital.Read moreShow less
Providing continuity of prostate cancer care after surgery without requiring North Enfield and Hertfordshire patients to travel to Central London for follow-up.
Nearby areas
Chase FarmPotters BarBarnetCockfostersHadley Wood
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Questions
Can patients from Potters Bar get a private prostate cancer assessment at Kings Oak Hospital quickly?
Yes. From Potters Bar, Kings Oak Hospital is 15–20 minutes by road. Most patients are seen within 3–5 working days of first contact. PSA interpretation, mpMRI arrangement, and staging are typically completed within 2–3 weeks. Treatment planning follows within 4–6 weeks of first contact — significantly faster than the NHS prostate cancer pathway in North London.
I am 72 with a PSA of 8 — is active surveillance appropriate at my age or should I be treated?
This depends on several factors: your Gleason grade (determined by biopsy), the volume of cancer in the biopsy cores, your overall health and life expectancy, and your personal preferences regarding treatment side effects. Active surveillance is appropriate for Gleason 6 (low-risk) cancer regardless of age. For Gleason 7 or higher, the decision in a 72-year-old depends on biological fitness and competing health conditions. Dr. Godbole's assessment at Kings Oak Hospital applies validated decision tools to determine the most appropriate management for your specific combination of age, grade, and health status.
What is biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy and when does it require treatment?
Biochemical recurrence (BCR) is defined as a PSA rise of 0.2ng/ml or above on two occasions after radical prostatectomy, where the PSA should be undetectable. BCR affects approximately 20–30% of men after prostatectomy within 10 years. Whether BCR represents local recurrence (where salvage radiotherapy is effective) or systemic spread (where hormone therapy is needed) is determined by the PSA doubling time, time to recurrence, and imaging including PSMA PET-CT. Dr. Godbole's post-prostatectomy surveillance at Kings Oak Hospital identifies BCR early and manages it promptly.
Should men at Kings Oak Hospital also be tested for BRCA mutations if a family member has prostate cancer?
Yes. BRCA2 mutations are associated with aggressive prostate cancer and significantly elevated lifetime risk. Men whose first-degree relatives had prostate cancer, or whose family has a pattern of BRCA-associated cancers (breast, ovarian, pancreatic cancer), should discuss BRCA testing with Dr. Godbole at Kings Oak Hospital. A positive BRCA2 result affects both the screening age (from age 40) and the threshold for proceeding from mpMRI to biopsy for a given PIRADS score.
HRG Urology has two Enfield locations — Kings Oak Hospital and Cavell Hospital. Which is better for prostate cancer?
Both provide the same prostate cancer specialist assessment under Dr. Godbole. Kings Oak Hospital (Chase Farm, EN2 8SD) is better situated for North Enfield, Cockfosters, Potters Bar, and Hertfordshire border patients. Cavell Hospital (Uplands Park Road, EN2 7PR) is better for Enfield Town, Winchmore Hill, and Palmers Green. For post-surgical surveillance, whichever location is more convenient for routine follow-up appointments is the more practical choice. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 and the team will advise based on your postcode.
