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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.
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.
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.
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.
Having had testicular problems in the past, and having experienced mild urinary symptoms recently, he was worried that he might be at risk of prostate cancer. In 2004 his GP suggested a PSA test. The result was "normal".
Occupation’ Academic. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. 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.
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.
He had mild urinary symptoms. GP suggested a PSA test [4.8ng/mL]. A consultant performed a biopsy, and found some "suspicious cells", so performed another biopsy, which led to side effects. No cancer diagnosed. Symptoms improved with saw palmetto.
Occupation’ Company Director. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
No urinary symptoms, but felt tired. His GP suggested a PSA test. The PSA was raised, so he was referred to a consultant, who performed a biopsy. Prostate cancer was diagnosed, and treated with 3D conformal radiotherapy in 2005.
Occupation’ Company Director. Marital status separated. Number of children’ 3. Ethnic background’ White British.
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.
