Interview 11
No urinary symptoms. Has seen information about the PSA test and would have a test if it were offered.
Occupation’ Senior partner, engineering business. Marital status married. Number of children’ 3. Ethnic background’ White British.
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Interview 39
He had lost weight and had erectile problems. In 2004, at his annual check up, he asked for a PSA test, which was slightly raised. After a biopsy he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and treated with hormones and brachytherapy.
Occupation’ Retired engineer. Marital status married. Number of children’ 3. Ethnic background’ White British.
Interview 33
In 1996 he consulted his GP because his urinary flow wasn't as powerful as previously. Investigations, including a blood test and biopsy, indicated prostate cancer with metastases in bones. He is treated intermittently with hormones. He also finds spiritual healing helpful.
Occupation’ Retired electrical technician. Marital status married. Number of children’ 6. Ethnic background’ Afro-Caribbean.
Interview 31
He had urinary symptoms. The GP found he had an 'enlarged' prostate, and did a PSA test, which was 'raised'. He was referred to the hospital, where he had a biopsy, which was negative. Symptoms treated with Finasteride and Flomax.
Occupation’ Retired engineer. Marital status widower. Number of children’ 4. Ethnic background’ White British.
Interview 30
No urinary symptoms, but he asked for a PSA test because a friend had prostate cancer and because of media coverage. PSA found to be slightly raised. In 2004, after a biopsy, cancer was diagnosed, and treated with hormones and then brachytherapy.
Occupation’ Consulting engineer (semi-retired). Marital status married. Number of chidlren’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
Interview 29
In 2004 he had urinary symptoms. PSA 9.5ng/mL. After a biopsy, prostate cancer diagnosed, and it was also found that cancer had spread to the bone of one arm. Hormone treatment with some side-effects, but feels well.
Occupation’ Retired plumber. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.
Interview 26
When in Canada he had regular health checks, so on return he asked his GP for yearly digital rectal examinations. In 2004 his GP said that a blood test would be a better way of checking for prostate cancer. His PSA test was "normal".
Occupation’ Retired, Sales and marketing. Marital status single. Ethnic backround’ White British.
Interview 23
He did not have any urinary symptoms, but in 2001 he asked for a PSA test, which was found to be 5ng/ml. A biopsy was performed and prostate cancer diagnosed. He had a radical prostatectomy. His PSA is now 0.2ng/ml.
Occupation’ Retired IT executive. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
Interview 22
Had repeated urinary infections. He suspected this was due to an enlarged prostate, so asked for a PSA test, but the GP refused until he had an appointment with a consultant. In 2005 PSA was "normal" for his age, 4.5 ng/ml. Symptoms treated with antibiotics and Flomax.
Occupation’ Clinical researcher (health care). Marital status widower. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
Interview 20
In 2004 developed a urinary infection, treated with antibiotics. Reluctantly he had a PSA test which was raised (31ng per ml). The consultant said this was due to the infection. He suggested saw palmetto, which has helped reduce urinary symptoms. PSA is now lower, 10.9ng per ml.
Occupation’ Part time university lecturer. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.