Interview 32
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.
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Interview 31
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.
Interview 30
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.
Interview 29
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.
Interview 28
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.
Interview 27
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.
Interview 26
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.
Interview 25
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.
Interview 24
Having had testicular problems in the past, and having experienced mild urinary symptoms recently, he was worried that he might be at risk of prostate cancer. In 2004 his GP suggested a PSA test. The result was "normal".
Occupation’ Academic. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
Interview 23
He did not have any urinary symptoms, but in 2001 he asked for a PSA test, which was found to be 5ng/ml. A biopsy was performed and prostate cancer diagnosed. He had a radical prostatectomy. His PSA is now 0.2ng/ml.
Occupation’ Retired IT executive. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.