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• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 31 >> Thinks he had the biopsy before the local anaesthetic had time to work.

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.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 35 >> He found the biopsy very painful and needed 'gas and air' (Entonox).

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 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> Says that the biopsy 'wasn't that bad' and that he would have liked to have seen the ultrasound screen during the procedure.

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 61-70 >> Interview 23 >> He wasn't offered an anaesthetic but thought other men might consider it if faced with a biopsy.

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.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 28 >> He was given an oral painkiller and a local anaesthetic - the biopsy wasn't painful.

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 27 >> He developed a bad urinary infection (cystitis) after the first biopsy, during which ten samples of tissue were taken.

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.