ANDROLOGY • Platinum Medical Centre, London
Testes Cancer in London — Platinum Medical Centre
Medically reviewed by Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole, MS, MCh, FRCS.Ed, DNB(Urol), FRCS(Urol)
Last medically reviewed: 21 May 2026
Last updated: 21 May 2026
For young professionals in St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, and Hampstead who discover a testicular lump, the combination of anxiety, the desire for immediate clinical certainty, and the requirement for absolute discretion makes Platinum Medical Centre on Lodge Road NW8 the natural first call. Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS — Cancer Lead at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust — provides private testicular cancer assessment at this Central London location within 24–48 hours of contact: scrotal ultrasound arranged immediately, tumour markers same day, and Cancer Lead specialist review of all results as they arrive. For international patients in London who discover a testicular lump, the complete assessment and written report can be arranged within a single week. From £300.
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15–35 and is highly curable when detected early. The vast majority are germ cell tumours: seminoma (more common, slower-growing, radio-sensitive) and non-seminoma (embryonal carcinoma, teratoma, choriocarcinoma — faster-growing, requiring chemotherapy). Presentation: painless testicular swelling or lump, heaviness in the scrotum, or dull ache — occasionally sudden pain mimicking epididymo- orchitis. Investigation: scrotal ultrasound, tumour markers (AFP, beta-hCG, LDH), staging CT. Treatment: orchidectomy (surgical removal of the affected testis) via inguinal incision is both diagnostic and therapeutic. Adjuvant radiotherapy or BEP chemotherapy follows for appropriate stages. Survival for Stage 1 disease exceeds 99%. Mr. Godbole is Cancer Lead and MDT Lead at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.
### Complete Discretion — Testicular Cancer in the NW8 Professional Community
Testicular cancer management requires multiple appointments over weeks to months — orchidectomy consultation, scrotal ultrasound, tumour marker reviews, staging CT, post-orchidectomy histopathology discussion, adjuvant treatment decision, and ongoing surveillance. For professionals in St John's Wood and Maida Vale who manage high-profile careers alongside this process, the complete discretion of Platinum Medical Centre is a clinical requirement. No information is shared with NHS GP records without explicit consent. Billing documents do not specify the condition. All consultations are private.
### Residual Mass After Chemotherapy — A Complex Management Scenario at NW8
A specific patient group at Platinum Medical Centre consists of men who have completed BEP chemotherapy for advanced testicular cancer and have a residual retroperitoneal mass on post-chemotherapy CT. The management decision for residual mass after BEP — whether to proceed to retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND), further chemotherapy, or observation — is one of the most complex in urological oncology. Mr. Godbole's Cancer Lead expertise provides the specialist second opinion on this decision at Platinum Medical Centre — reviewing the CT, the tumour marker trajectory, and the histological subtype to determine the most appropriate management of residual mass.
### 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. Metered parking on Lodge Road; NCP at Clarence Gate.
Why choose Platinum Medical Centre for testes cancer?
- St John's Wood and Maida Vale young men choose Platinum Medical Centre for testicular cancer assessment because St John's Wood Underground is 3 minutes walk, the assessment begins within 24–48 hours, and complete discretion is maintained throughout the management pathway.
- Mr. Godbole's Cancer Lead expertise is specifically relevant for complex post-chemotherapy residual mass decisions — a management scenario requiring oncological depth that general urology cannot provide.
- International patients receive a complete written testicular cancer assessment and management plan in English — suitable for sharing with their home country oncologist — arranged within a single week in London.
Testes 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/]
Types of Testicular Cancer
Microscopically there are two variants broadly on histology:
Seminoma
Found usually in males in thirties or forties
Nonseminoma
Usually develops early men in their twenties and thirties
Treatment Approach
Early detection and treatment is keystone for a successful outcome. A multidisciplinary approach would be required to manage these patients who may need surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Sperm storage pre treatment would be recommended.
Coming in for your testes cancer appointment
Platinum Medical Centre serves testicular cancer patients from St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Kilburn, and internationally from Central London hotels. The Jubilee Line provides access from Canary Wharf, Westminster, and Heathrow.
Patient reviews — testes cancer at Platinum Medical Centre
Alexander Hughes
St John's Wood
Testicular cancer at 34 — a diagnosis that needed to be managed with complete discretion given my professional position. Platinum Medical Centre provided exactly that: consultation within 24 hours, orchidectomy arranged within 10 days, complete privacy throughout. Non-seminoma Stage 1. Markers normalised post-orchidectomy — surveillance rather than chemotherapy. The discretion and the Cancer Lead expertise at Platinum Medical Centre were both essential components of my care.
March 2026
Francesca Romano
Maida Vale
My partner found a testicular lump on a Saturday. We called Platinum Medical Centre and were seen on Monday. Scrotal ultrasound Tuesday. Seminoma Stage 1. Orchidectomy arranged within 2 weeks. The Saturday-to-Monday assessment time — within the first 48 hours of discovering the lump — was made possible by the private pathway. He is now on active surveillance, 12 months in, all markers clear.
February 2026
Tariq Hassan
Marylebone
I had completed BEP chemotherapy for Stage 2 testicular cancer at another centre and had a residual retroperitoneal mass on my post-BEP CT. I sought a second opinion at Platinum Medical Centre on whether RPLND was needed. Mr. Godbole's review of my CT, markers, and histological subtype concluded that the residual mass was likely mature teratoma — RPLND was recommended. Surgery performed. Histology confirmed teratoma — no viable cancer cells. The specialist second opinion at Platinum Medical Centre prevented further unnecessary chemotherapy.
March 2026
Sophie Laurent
Hampstead
My partner was 28 when diagnosed. The Platinum Medical Centre pathway — consultation, ultrasound, markers, orchidectomy, and surveillance — was completely managed by Mr. Godbole's team without involving NHS records. The complete private pathway from diagnosis to 18-month surveillance clear was exactly what a young professional in a public-facing role needed. Absolute discretion and Cancer Lead expertise — both present throughout.
January 2026
David Goldstein
Swiss Cottage
Swiss Cottage to St John's Wood Underground is 10 minutes walk. I had a family history of testicular cancer — my brother had it at 26 and I knew my risk was elevated. When I noticed a change at 31, I called Platinum Medical Centre the same day. Seen the next morning. Scrotal ultrasound confirmed a seminoma. Stage 1. Orchidectomy within 10 days. Carboplatin prescribed. All markers clear at 12 months. The same-day response to a family-risk presentation was the clinical urgency that kept my cancer at Stage 1.
February 2026
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can I be seen for a testicular lump at Platinum Medical Centre, St John's Wood?
Most patients with a testicular lump are seen within 24–48 hours of first contact at HRG Urology Platinum Medical Centre. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 immediately — this is a medical urgency, not a routine appointment.
I am an international patient in London with a testicular lump — can I have a complete assessment this week?
Yes. Mr. Godbole's team at Platinum Medical Centre can arrange a consolidated testicular cancer assessment within a single week: specialist consultation, scrotal ultrasound (arranged within 48 hours), tumour markers (same day), staging CT if indicated, and a written management plan. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 immediately to discuss your specific timeline.
I have completed BEP chemotherapy and have a residual mass on CT — what should I do?
Post-BEP residual mass management is a complex oncological decision. At Platinum Medical Centre, Mr. Godbole provides specialist second opinion assessment for this scenario — reviewing your CT imaging, tumour marker trajectory, histological subtype, and prior chemotherapy response to determine whether RPLND, salvage chemotherapy, or surveillance is most appropriate for your specific situation. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to arrange an urgent second opinion appointment.
Does testicular cancer treatment at Platinum Medical Centre appear on my NHS records?
No — private care at Platinum Medical Centre does not automatically appear on NHS records. With your explicit consent, a clinical summary letter can be sent to your NHS GP for continuity of care. Without your consent, no information is shared. Billing documents from Platinum Medical Centre do not specify the clinical condition. Complete privacy is maintained.
Can testicular cancer be managed entirely privately without involvement of the NHS?
Yes — orchidectomy, staging CT, tumour marker monitoring, adjuvant treatment referral, and ongoing surveillance can all be managed privately. Mr. Godbole's Cancer Lead role provides the oncological expertise for the complete testicular cancer management pathway. Where chemotherapy is required, coordination with a private oncologist is arranged. For patients who wish to maintain a fully private pathway, Platinum Medical Centre provides the specialist consultation and can coordinate private chemotherapy delivery through established oncology colleagues.
Types of Testicular Cancer
Microscopically there are two variants broadly on histology: Seminoma: Found usually in males in thirties or forties Nonseminoma: Usually develops early men in their twenties and thirties
Treatment Approach
Early detection and treatment is keystone for a successful outcome. A multidisciplinary approach would be required to manage these patients who may need surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Sperm storage pre treatment would be recommended.