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What is the PSA test? :
What is the PSA test?
Finding information about the PSA test
Deciding whether or not to have the PSA test :
Deciding whether or not to have the PSA test
Why some men have not had a PSA test
Symptoms
Family history and other concerns about cancer
Encouraged by family, friends and the media
Routine health checks
Follow-up after treatment
Results and treatment choices :
Waiting for the results of a PSA test
Getting the results and understanding them
What may happen when a PSA test result is abnormal
Biopsy of the prostate
Choosing a treatment if cancer is diagnosed
Views about a national screening programme :
The pros & cons of a national screening programme
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The PSA test for prostate cancer
People's stories
Age 71-80
Interview 19
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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 ...
Interview 21
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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. ...
Interview 25
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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 ...
Interview 34
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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 ...
Interview 36
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Ten years ago had urinary symptoms and had TURP operation for enlarged prostate. In 2002 he found blood in his urine. His PSA was "raised" ...
Interview 38
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He had mild urinary symptoms, and backache. Knowing that bone pain can be due to the spread of prostate cancer he asked his GP for ...
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