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Haq

Following his father's death from prostate cancer in 2000 Haq had a series of PSA tests followed by a biopsy confirming prostate cancer. He had a prostatectomy in 2005, radiotherapy in 2006 and hormone therapy in 2009. He is currently taking Bicalutamide (tablet), also known as Casodex.

  • Background

    Haq is a retired manufacturing business owner who is married with three adult children. Ethnic background is Bangladeshi.

  • Age at interview 73
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 54

    He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997 and had a radical prostatectomy. Five years later his PSA started to rise again so in 2003 he had some radiotherapy and hormone treatment.

  • Background

    A retired doctor, married with 3 children. Ethnic background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 72
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 53

    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.

  • Background

    A guest house proprietor, married with 4 children. Ethnic background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 72
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 44

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, brachytherapy and external beam radiation 2000.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, brachytherapy and external beam radiation 2000.

  • Age at interview 73
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 40

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 2000, hormone treatment planned.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 2000, hormone treatment planned.

  • Age at interview 73
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 33

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1998, TURP in 1998, short hormone treatment and prostatectomy in 1998.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1998, TURP in 1998, short hormone treatment and prostatectomy in 1998.

  • Age at interview 72
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 28

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1997, external beam radiation and hormone treatment.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1997, external beam radiation and hormone treatment.

  • Age at interview 73
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 22

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1998, watchful waiting.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1998, watchful waiting.

  • Age at interview 74
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 20

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1998. External beam radiation and short hormone treatment.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1998. External beam radiation and short hormone treatment.

  • Age at interview 71
  • Sex/Gender Male