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Prostate Cancer in London — Platinum Medical Centre

Platinum Medical Centre on Lodge Road NW8 — 3 minutes from St John's Wood Underground — serves a Central London patient community that expects prostate cancer specialist care at the highest private standard: consultant-led, evidence-based, completely discreet, and accessible without delay. Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS, Cancer Lead and MDT Lead at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, provides private prostate cancer assessment at this NW8 location for patients from St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, and Hampstead, as well as for international patients and those requiring second opinions on complex prostate cancer cases managed elsewhere. The absolute discretion of Platinum Medical Centre is a specific requirement for patients with public or professional profiles for whom a prostate cancer diagnosis must be managed with complete privacy.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK and among the top three in India. PSA blood test, digital rectal examination (DRE), multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), and transperineal biopsy confirm diagnosis and Gleason/ISUP grade. Active surveillance is appropriate for low-risk disease. Radical prostatectomy (laparoscopic) and radical radiotherapy with hormone therapy treat high-risk localised disease. Hormone therapy (ADT) with chemotherapy or novel hormonal agents manages advanced and metastatic disease through specialist MDT. Mr. Godbole is Cancer Lead and MDT Lead at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.

### Second Opinion Prostate Cancer Assessment — A Specific NW8 Need

A significant proportion of Platinum Medical Centre's prostate cancer patients seek an independent second opinion — either because they have received a radical treatment recommendation for low-risk disease where active surveillance might be appropriate, or because they have been placed on active surveillance when their pathology suggests treatment is warranted. Mr. Godbole's second opinion assessment includes independent review of the biopsy pathology (Gleason/ISUP grade, percentage of core involvement, perineural invasion), mpMRI re-review with PIRADS reclassification where imaging is available, and risk stratification using validated tools (Cambridge Prognostic Group, CAPRA score). These second opinions frequently change the management recommendation — in both directions.

### International Prostate Cancer Patients at Platinum Medical Centre

International patients seeking prostate cancer management in London represent a specific patient group at Platinum Medical Centre — men who have received a diagnosis in their home country and wish to have treatment or monitoring in London, or who are in London temporarily and need a specialist assessment. Mr. Godbole provides written prostate cancer assessment reports in English that include all relevant clinical findings, risk stratification, and treatment recommendations — suitable for sharing with overseas oncologists and radiation oncologists. For patients who proceed with surgical treatment in London, the complete pathway is coordinated through Platinum Medical Centre.

### Travel and Parking Guide – Platinum Medical Centre

15–17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood NW8 7JA. Underground: St John's Wood (Jubilee Line), 3 minutes walk. From Baker Street: 2 stops. From Bond Street: 1 stop. Metered parking on Lodge Road; NCP at Clarence Gate.

Why choose Platinum Medical Centre for prostate cancer?

  • St John's Wood and Maida Vale patients choose Platinum Medical Centre for prostate cancer management because St John's Wood Underground is 3 minutes walk and because Mr. Godbole's Cancer Lead expertise provides the oncological depth for complex cases that many private urologists cannot offer.
  • Second opinion prostate cancer assessments at Platinum Medical Centre specifically address the most clinically consequential decision points: whether active surveillance is appropriate, and whether a treatment recommendation matches the patient's risk stratification.
  • International patients receive comprehensive written prostate cancer assessment reports suitable for cross-system continuity of care — enabling management decisions made at Platinum Medical Centre to be communicated clearly to overseas oncologists.

Prostate Cancer cost at Platinum Medical Centre

Private consultation: £300 at Platinum Medical Centre. We accept Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and Aviva. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 for a treatment cost estimate. [INTERNAL LINK → /fees/]

Risk factors for prostate Cancer:

  • Older Age
  • A family history of prostate cancer
  • Obesity
  • Genetic Changes
  • Race/ethnicity (black males are at a higher risk of prostate cancer)

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer:

Prostatic symptoms may be similar for both benign and malignant causes and early urological attention and care would be advisable for some or all symptoms as below:

  • Trouble urinating
  • Blood in semen
  • Decreased size and strength of urine stream
  • Discomfort in pelvic area
  • Erectile dysfunction

Diagnosis & Staging of Prostate Cancer

Investigation of urinary bother (also called as LUTS or lower urinary tract symptoms) would be organised which would also include testing for potential existence of prostate cancer. In the clinic after a detailed history examination would include a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) to delineate the shape, size and texture of the prostate as well as the overlying rectal mucosa. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) is a blood test which is used as a surrogate tumour marker, but it is also elevated in non-cancerous conditions hence a comprehensive overview in assessment is vital.

Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Depending on the stage and other pathological parameters individual patients may be recommended various options which may include active surveillance, robotic radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, HIFU. Early detection and appropriate management is vital in long term success.

  • Active surveillance
  • Robotic radical prostatectomy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Hormone therapy
  • HIFU

Coming in for your prostate cancer appointment

Platinum Medical Centre serves prostate cancer patients from St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Kilburn, and internationally from Central London hotels and serviced apartments. The Jubilee Line provides rapid access from Canary Wharf, Westminster, and Heathrow.

Patient reviews — prostate cancer at Platinum Medical Centre

Alexander Hughes

St John's Wood

I sought a second opinion at Platinum Medical Centre after being told my Gleason 6 cancer required immediate radical prostatectomy at another private clinic. Mr. Godbole's independent assessment — applying the Cambridge Prognostic Group classification — confirmed CPG 1 disease where active surveillance is the appropriate first management. The recommendation was reversed. I am now on structured active surveillance rather than having undergone unnecessary surgery.

March 2026

Francesca Romano

Maida Vale

My husband's prostate cancer was diagnosed in Italy. We were in London for several months and sought specialist opinion at Platinum Medical Centre. Mr. Godbole reviewed the Italian pathology and mpMRI independently — his ISUP grade assessment matched the Italian report — and provided a written treatment recommendation in English that our Italian urologist integrated into the surgical planning. The cross-system specialist opinion at Platinum Medical Centre was clinically valuable.

February 2026

Tariq Hassan

Marylebone

Lodge Road from Marylebone is a short walk. I had Gleason 7 (4+3) — intermediate-high risk prostate cancer. Mr. Godbole's consultation covered the treatment options with specific evidence: radical prostatectomy versus radiotherapy with hormone therapy, with the specific side effect profiles and cancer control data for each. The CAPRA score he calculated placed me firmly in the surgical pathway. Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy performed. Undetectable PSA at 12 months.

March 2026

Sophie Laurent

Hampstead

My father sought a prostate cancer second opinion at Platinum Medical Centre from Hampstead — the Jubilee Line made it easy. The independent re-review of his biopsy pathology changed the Gleason grading from 7 (3+4) to 7 (4+3) — a change in ISUP grade from Group 2 to Group 3 that shifted his risk category and changed the treatment recommendation from active surveillance to radical treatment. The second opinion changed his management in a clinically important way.

January 2026

David Goldstein

Swiss Cottage

Swiss Cottage to St John's Wood Underground is 10 minutes walk. As someone who does my own research on medical decisions, I valued that Mr. Godbole engaged directly with the clinical evidence I had reviewed. The discussion of PSA density, PIRADS 4 lesion characteristics, and ISUP grade 2 pathology — and what each meant for my specific risk profile — was the quality of clinical communication I expected from a Cancer Lead specialist. Radical prostatectomy performed, nerve-sparing bilateral. Potency maintained. Undetectable PSA.

February 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a second opinion on my prostate cancer management at Platinum Medical Centre?

Yes. Mr. Godbole provides independent prostate cancer second opinion assessments at Platinum Medical Centre. This includes independent review of biopsy pathology, mpMRI re-review, risk stratification using validated tools, and treatment recommendation review. A written second opinion report is provided. Many patients use this to verify whether active surveillance is appropriate for their Gleason 6 disease or whether a treatment recommendation for their risk category is correctly calibrated. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to arrange.

I am an international patient with prostate cancer — can Mr. Godbole assess my case at Platinum Medical Centre?

Yes. Mr. Godbole provides prostate cancer assessment for international patients at Platinum Medical Centre, including review of overseas biopsy pathology and imaging. A comprehensive written assessment report in English — including risk stratification and treatment recommendation — is provided, suitable for sharing with overseas oncologists. For patients who wish to proceed with treatment in London, the complete pathway can be coordinated. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to discuss your specific situation.

What is the Cambridge Prognostic Group (CPG) and the CAPRA score for prostate cancer?

These are validated risk stratification tools that predict prostate cancer outcomes more accurately than simple PSA or Gleason grade alone. The Cambridge Prognostic Group uses PSA, grade group, and staging to classify men into five risk categories (CPG 1–5) with distinct management pathways. The CAPRA score (0–10) uses PSA, Gleason score, clinical stage, percentage of biopsy cores involved, and age. Both tools are used by Mr. Godbole at Platinum Medical Centre to provide a precise, evidence-based risk assessment that informs treatment decisions.

How does private prostate cancer care at Platinum Medical Centre differ from care at Harley Street clinics?

The key differentiator is Mr. Godbole's active Cancer Lead role at North Middlesex University Hospital — a senior NHS oncological leadership position that keeps his clinical practice current with the highest-volume prostate cancer management in North London. Many Harley Street consultants have reduced their NHS practice substantially. Mr. Godbole's dual NHS Cancer Lead and private practice means his private patients benefit from the experience of a high-volume NHS oncological surgeon, not a purely private practitioner.

What happens to erections after radical prostatectomy and what is nerve-sparing surgery?

Nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy preserves the neurovascular bundles that run alongside the prostate and control erections. Where oncologically safe — meaning the cancer is not adjacent to or invading these bundles — bilateral nerve sparing is performed. At 12–18 months post nerve-sparing prostatectomy, approximately 50–70% of men who were potent before surgery recover erections sufficient for intercourse, rising to 70–80% at 24 months with a structured penile rehabilitation programme. Mr. Godbole discusses nerve-sparing eligibility and penile rehabilitation at the treatment planning consultation at Platinum Medical Centre.

Risk factors for prostate Cancer:

Older Age A family history of prostate cancer Obesity Genetic Changes Race/ethnicity (black males are at a higher risk of prostate cancer)

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer:

Prostatic symptoms may be similar for both benign and malignant causes and early urological attention and care would be advisable for some or all symptoms as below: Trouble urinating Blood in semen Decreased size and strength of urine stream Discomfort in pelvic area Erectile dysfunction

Diagnosis & Staging of Prostate Cancer

Investigation of urinary bother (also called as LUTS or lower urinary tract symptoms) would be organised which would also include testing for potential existence of prostate cancer. In the clinic after a detailed history examination would include a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) to delineate the shape, size and texture of the prostate as well as the overlying rectal mucosa. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) is a blood test which is used as a surrogate tumour marker, but it is also elevated in non-cancerous conditions hence a comprehensive overview in assessment is vital.

Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Depending on the stage and other pathological parameters individual patients may be recommended various options which may include active surveillance, robotic radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, HIFU. Early detection and appropriate management is vital in long term success. Active surveillance Robotic radical prostatectomy Radiation therapy Hormone therapy HIFU

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