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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'.
Occupation’ Acupuncturist. Marital status married. Number of children’ 1. Ethnic background’ White American.
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.
Occupation’ Psychosexual therapist & relationship counsellor. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
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.
As a clinical academic who has been involved with screening for cancer in other sites, he felt he was in a good position to judge (when considering screening for prostate cancer) that the potential for harm outweighed the potential for benefit.
Occupation’ Retired professor of surgery. Marital status married. Number of children’ 3. Ethnic background’ White British.
Sir Iain Chalmers practised as a medical doctor until 1973. Until recently he was a director of the UK Cochrane Centre. He is now editor of the James Lind Library www. Jameslindlibrary. Org.
Occupation’ Editor, James Lind Library. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
Worried about raised PSA. Had a biopsy but no diagnosis of cancer.
Marital status single. Number of children’ 0. Ethnic background’ White British.
In 1999, aged 62, he developed painful urinary symptoms. PSA was slightly above normal. Symptoms cleared up with antibiotics. Since then yearly PSA tests have been normal. Family history of prostate cancer.
Occupation’ Builder (semi-retired). Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic backround’ White Irish.
Has never had urinary symptoms and has not had a PSA test. Has read about the PSA test and would have a test if it were offered
Occupation’ College porter. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
In 2004, developed frequency, so had a PSA test which was "on the limit". In March 2005, had difficulty passing urine. Had another PSA test, and has not yet had the results.
Occupation’ Teacher. Marital status married. Number of children’ 5. Ethnic background’ White British.
