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• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> He had lost weight and had mild erectile problems. His PSA test showed that it was raised, so the doctor suggested a biopsy.

He had lost weight and had erectile problems. In 2004, at his annual check up, he asked for a PSA test, which was slightly raised. After a biopsy he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and treated with hormones and brachytherapy.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 35 >> He expects to have three monthly PSA tests for a while so that his surgeon can check whether or not treatment has been successful.

He decided to have a PSA test because of a family history of prostate cancer. The PSA result was slightly raised, so he had a biopsy. Cancer was diagnosed. In May 2005 he had a radical prostatectomy.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 28 >> His PSA test was only slightly higher than 'normal' so his GP decided to repeat the test.

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.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 28 >> After looking for information about treatment options he decided to opt for radiotherapy.

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.