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Investigations started because of bowel problems. The specialist found retention of urine and an enlarged prostate. In March 2005, he had a trans-urethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Having found a small area of 'growth' the consultant recommended a PSA test, which was "normal".
Occupation’ Retired manager of countryside & farming estate. Marital status married. Number of children’ 3. Ethnic background’ White British.
Told his GP he was passing urine frequently during the night. After a digital rectal examination the GP suggested a PSA test, which was raised. The consulted did a biopsy, which showed prostate cancer. This was treated with hormone injections and radiotherapy.
Occupation’ Retired newsagent. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.
He has had urinary symptoms (frequency) since 2003. His GP suggested regular PSA tests. In 2005 the PSA result was 6.9ng/ml. His GP reassured him that there was no need for further action. He has not needed treatment for symptoms.
Occupation’ Worked in technical services (retired). Marital status married. Number of children’ 1. Ethnic background’ White British.
He had urinary symptoms for about 5 years, and in February 2005 had a PSA test which was slightly raised. After a biopsy, prostate cancer was diagnosed and treated with High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). He recovered quickly from the operation with few side effects and little discomfort.
Occupation’ Guest house proprietor. Marital status married. Number of children’ 4. Ethnic background’ White British.
Ten years ago had urinary symptoms and had TURP operation for enlarged prostate. In 2002 he found blood in his urine. His PSA was "raised" so he had a biopsy, and prostate cancer was diagnosed. This has been treated with hormones.
Occupation’ Retired police officer. Marital status widower. Number of children’ 1. Ethnic Background’ White British.
He had mild urinary symptoms, and backache. Knowing that bone pain can be due to the spread of prostate cancer he asked his GP for a PSA test. This was "raised", but when repeated six months later was lower, so he was reassured.
Occupation’ Retired teacher. Marital status Married. Ethnic background’ White British.
