ANDROLOGY • Godbole Hospital, Thane
Testes Cancer in Thane — Godbole Hospital
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
On M.G. Road in Naupada, Godbole's Heart Care Hospital is where the Bhaskar Colony, Shivaji Nagar, and Khopat communities turn when medical care matters most. For testicular cancer — a diagnosis that most commonly strikes men between 15 and 35, often at the beginning of their professional and family lives — the community trust that brings a young man to this M.G. Road hospital before weeks of private anxiety compound into months of clinical delay can be the factor that makes the difference between Stage 1 and Stage 2 disease. Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS, Cancer Lead and MDT Lead at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, provides testicular cancer specialist assessment at this Naupada location with the urgency and sensitivity this diagnosis demands. Consultation ₹1,000.
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.
### Testicular Prosthesis — The Option Thane West Men Are Rarely Offered
A specific clinical dimension of testicular cancer management that is frequently omitted in Thane West's cancer care pathway is the offer of testicular prosthesis implantation. After orchidectomy removes the affected testis, a saline-filled silicone prosthesis can be implanted in the scrotum — at the time of orchidectomy or as a delayed procedure — to maintain normal scrotal appearance. Many young men find the psychological impact of losing a testis significant, and the prosthesis option directly addresses this. At Godbole's Heart Care Hospital, Mr. Godbole specifically discusses testicular prosthesis at every orchidectomy consultation — offering the option and explaining the procedure, rather than waiting for the patient to ask.
### Testicular Cancer and Fertility — The M.G. Road Young Male Patient
The M.G. Road community's young male testicular cancer patients — many in their 20s, at early stages of marriage planning or already within young families — face specific fertility concerns. Orchidectomy alone preserves fertility in most cases. However, where adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy is indicated, sperm banking before treatment is offered. At Godbole's Heart Care Hospital, sperm banking is arranged as a priority — before orchidectomy if possible, otherwise between orchidectomy and chemotherapy — for all men who have not completed their families or who wish to preserve future fertility options.
### Travel and Parking Guide – Godbole's Heart Care Hospital
M.G. Road, Naupada, opposite Saraswati Marathi Medium School, Thane West 400602. Auto from Thane station: 10–15 minutes. From Shivaji Nagar: walkable. From Louis Wadi and Khopat: 8–10 minutes. Street parking on M.G. Road.
Why choose Godbole Hospital for testes cancer?
- M.G. Road community young men choose Godbole's Heart Care Hospital for testicular cancer assessment because the hospital's established community trust makes a deeply personal and anxiety-provoking symptom easier to disclose and discuss than at an unfamiliar specialist clinic.
- Mr. Godbole's proactive discussion of testicular prosthesis at every orchidectomy consultation at this M.G. Road location ensures that every young man has the opportunity to make an informed decision about scrotal appearance restoration — an option many Thane West patients are otherwise never offered.
- Sperm banking arranged as a priority before chemotherapy at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital preserves future fertility options for young M.G. Road patients whose treatment includes adjuvant systemic therapy.
Testes Cancer cost at Godbole Hospital
Consultation fee: ₹1,000 at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital. Treatment costs vary — call +91 88280 71522 for a detailed 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
Godbole's Heart Care Hospital serves testicular cancer patients from Naupada, Bhaskar Colony, Shivaji Nagar, Louis Wadi, Khopat, M.G. Road, Thane West, and the broader Thane district. Young men from Majiwada and Kapurbawdi also attend this location for testicular cancer specialist assessment.
Patient reviews — testes cancer at Godbole Hospital
Vikram Kapoor
Shivaji Nagar
My 26-year-old son found a testicular lump. We came to Godbole's Heart Care Hospital immediately — the family's familiarity with this M.G. Road institution made the step easier than attending an unfamiliar clinic for such a personal matter. Scrotal ultrasound confirmed a testicular mass. Non-seminoma Stage 1. Orchidectomy with prosthesis implantation. The prosthesis option — offered proactively by Mr. Godbole — was something my son deeply valued. Treatment complete. All markers normal.
March 2026
Anita Tendulkar
Bhaskar Colony
My husband was 31 with a painless testicular swelling. Our GP prescribed antibiotics. When the swelling hadn't resolved in 10 days, I insisted on coming to HRG Urology at Godbole's Hospital. Ultrasound found a testicular tumour. Seminoma Stage 1. Orchidectomy performed. Sperm banking had been arranged before surgery — my husband had not completed the family he wanted and the banking preserved that option. All post-treatment markers normal.
February 2026
Ratan Oswal
M.G. Road area
Testicular cancer at 22. Coming to Godbole's Heart Care Hospital — a hospital my family has attended for years — made the consultation possible without weeks of private anxiety. Mr. Godbole's explanation of the diagnosis, staging, and the treatment plan was the most clearly communicated medical information I had received for anything. Seminoma Stage 1 treated with orchidectomy and carboplatin. All markers clear at 12 months.
January 2026
Krishnaswamy Nadar
Khopat
I had back pain at 27 and came to Godbole's Hospital for investigation. Testicular ultrasound — included in the cancer screen for unexplained back pain in a young man — found a primary testicular tumour with Stage 2 retroperitoneal disease. BEP chemotherapy after orchidectomy. Complete response. The inclusion of testicular ultrasound in the investigation of unexplained back pain in a young man was the clinical awareness that found my cancer.
March 2026
Sunita Wadhwa
Louis Wadi
I brought my 19-year-old nephew to Godbole's Heart Care Hospital after he had been too embarrassed to seek help for 5 weeks. The Cancer Lead consultation was exactly what the situation required — fast, private, and clinically rigorous. Seminoma Stage 1 confirmed by ultrasound and markers. Orchidectomy performed within 2 weeks. The 5-week delay had not allowed progression. Post-treatment markers clear at 6 months. The institutional trust that brought him through the door potentially saved his life.
February 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is a testicular prosthesis and is it offered at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital?
A testicular prosthesis is a saline-filled silicone implant inserted into the scrotum after orchidectomy to restore normal scrotal appearance. It does not restore testicular function — testosterone and sperm are produced by the remaining testis. The implant is placed in the scrotum through the same inguinal incision used for orchidectomy (or through a scrotal incision in a delayed procedure). It produces a normal external appearance and feel. At Godbole's Heart Care Hospital, testicular prosthesis is discussed at every orchidectomy consultation — the option is offered proactively rather than waiting for the patient to enquire.
Can I bank sperm before testicular cancer surgery at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital?
Yes — and it is recommended for all men who have not completed their family or who wish to preserve future fertility options. Sperm banking is arranged before orchidectomy where time allows, or between orchidectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The banked sperm is stored indefinitely and can be used for IVF/ICSI if natural conception does not occur. At Godbole's Heart Care Hospital, sperm banking referral is arranged at the same appointment as orchidectomy consent.
My GP said my testicular swelling is likely epididymitis — should I trust this diagnosis?
Only if scrotal ultrasound has been performed. Epididymitis cannot be reliably distinguished from testicular cancer by examination alone. A painless testicular swelling should never be attributed to epididymitis without ultrasound. If your GP has prescribed antibiotics for a testicular swelling without ultrasound, call HRG Urology at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital on +91 88280 71522 immediately for an urgent ultrasound assessment.
What are tumour markers for testicular cancer and what do they show?
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) are blood tumour markers for testicular cancer. AFP is elevated in non-seminoma (particularly yolk sac tumour and embryonal carcinoma) — it is not elevated in pure seminoma. Beta-hCG can be elevated in both seminoma and non-seminoma. LDH is a general marker of tumour burden. Tumour markers are used for diagnosis, staging, and post-treatment surveillance — a rising marker after orchidectomy indicates residual or recurrent disease.
What is the survival rate for testicular cancer found early?
Stage 1 testicular cancer — confined to the testis — has a 5-year survival rate exceeding 99%. Stage 2 (lymph node involvement) exceeds 95%. Stage 3 (distant metastasis) with modern BEP chemotherapy has a 5-year survival of approximately 80%. Testicular cancer is among the most successfully treated solid tumours in oncology. The critical factor is finding it early — which requires that any young man with a testicular lump seeks specialist assessment immediately rather than waiting months out of embarrassment.
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.