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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.
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.
His father had prostate cancer, so in 2005 he asked his GP for a PSA test. The result of the test was 'normal'.
Occupation’ Gardener. Marital status married. Ethnic background’ White British.
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.
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.
He decided to have a PSA test because of a family history of prostate cancer. The PSA result was slightly raised, so he had a biopsy. Cancer was diagnosed. In May 2005 he had a radical prostatectomy.
Occupation’ Sales manager. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. 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 asked his GP for a PSA test because he had prostate cancer in the family and because a colleague persuaded him that it was a good idea to have regular health checks. PSA tests in 2001 and 2004 were 'normal'.
Occupation’ Retired police officer. Marital status Married. Number of children’ 2. 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.
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.
