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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.
No urinary symptoms. Has seen information about the PSA test and would have a test if it were offered.
Occupation’ Senior partner, engineering business. Marital status married. Number of children’ 3. Ethnic background’ White British.
He has not had any urinary symptoms. Has looked at information about the PSA test and has decided that he would only have a test if he developed symptoms.
Occupation’ Writer. Marital status married. Number of children’ 3. Ethnic background’ White British.
He became worried about prostate cancer when his father-law developed the disease. In January 2005 he asked his GP for a PSA test, and is still waiting for the results.
Occupation’ General manager. Marital status married. Number of children’ 3. Ethnic background’ White British.
No urinary symptoms, but because of a family history of prostate cancer asked his GP for a PSA test. The result was slightly above normal. Referred to a specialist when a subsequent test showed a higher result. Prostate cancer diagnosed after a biopsy, treated with radiotherapy.
Occupation’ Retired university lecturer. Marital status divorced. Number of children’ 1. 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.
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 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.
