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Interview 40

Did not have any symptoms, but having read articles about prostate cancer and the PSA test in the national press he decided to ask his GP for the test. The result was 'normal'.

  • Background

    Occupation’ Acupuncturist. Marital status married. Number of children’ 1. Ethnic background’ White American.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 43

    She encouraged her husband (interview number PSA27) to have a PSA test, but with the wisdom of hindsight she regrets this. Says that the consequences of the test (her husband's biopsy and its side-effects), affected her husband's sexual confidence for months.

  • Background

    Occupation’ Psychosexual therapist & relationship counsellor. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 54
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 18

    Mild urinary symptoms led to a consultation with his GP. Having received information and discussed the situation he decided not to have a PSA test for the moment, mainly because of the uncertainty surrounding the PSA test; that it can not reliably diagnose prostate cancer.

  • Background

    Occupation’ Retired teacher. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Male