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Had repeated urinary infections. He suspected this was due to an enlarged prostate, so asked for a PSA test, but the GP refused until he had an appointment with a consultant. In 2005 PSA was "normal" for his age, 4.5 ng/ml. Symptoms treated with antibiotics and Flomax.
Occupation’ Clinical researcher (health care). Marital status widower. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
Told his GP he was passing urine frequently during the night. After a digital rectal examination the GP suggested a PSA test, which was raised. The consulted did a biopsy, which showed prostate cancer. This was treated with hormone injections and radiotherapy.
Occupation’ Retired newsagent. Marital status married. 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.
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.
In 2003 had urinary symptoms for about three months, and so asked for a PSA test, which was found to be slightly raised. Referred to a specialist, who diagnosed a urinary infection. This was treated and the PSA returned to normal.
Occupation’ Psychotherapist, health consultant. Marital status married. Number of children’ 1. Ethnic background’ Black African.
He has not had urinary symptoms, but asked his GP for a PSA test when two friends developed prostate cancer. He decided not to have the test (at the moment), having heard that it is not reliable, and that the biopsy can be painful.
Occupation’ Retired chief executive. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
Having had testicular cancer he wondered if he might be susceptible to prostate cancer and so asked for a PSA test. His PSA was slightly raised, so he was referred to a specialist. A biopsy showed prostate cancer. He is now waiting to have a radical prostatectomy.
Occupation’ Builder. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
His workplace offers regular health checks. He has not had urinary symptoms. Having carefully considered information about the PSA test and prostate cancer he has had a PSA test every two years. These tests have all been normal.
Occupation’ Teacher. Marital status married. Number of children’ 5. Ethnic background’ White British.
Has decided not to have a PSA test, mainly because he has no urinary symptoms, and because there is so much uncertainty about the PSA test and the treatments for prostate cancer, and because treatments have serious side-effects.
Occupation’ Education advisor. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
No urinary symptoms. Found out about the PSA test via a university research study. Has looked carefully at detailed information about the test and would have a test if it were offered.
Occupation’ BT engineer. Marital status married. Number of children’ 2. Ethnic background’ White British.
