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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
