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Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 27 >> His consultant wanted to do a biopsy almost immediately.

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.

Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 27 >> He wanted to discuss how treatment might affect quality of life before agreeing to have a biopsy.

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