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• 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 71-80 >> Interview 21 >> Since having radiotherapy he has had a PSA test every six months. After each test he discusses his progress with his consultant.

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. The consulted did a biopsy, which showed prostate cancer. This was treated with hormone injections and radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 33 >> The consultant is now checking his PSA level every 6 weeks to see whether or not he needs to go back on hormone treatment.

In 1996 he consulted his GP because his urinary flow wasn't as powerful as previously. Investigations, including a blood test and biopsy, indicated prostate cancer with metastases in bones. He is treated intermittently with hormones. He also finds spiritual healing helpful.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 29 >> The specialist gives him his PSA result when he goes to the hospital for 3-monthly check-up.

In 2004 he had urinary symptoms. PSA 9.5ng/mL. After a biopsy, prostate cancer diagnosed, and it was also found that cancer had spread to the bone of one arm. Hormone treatment with some side-effects, but feels well.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 40-50 >> Interview 17 >> The GP referred him to a consultant because he had urinary symptoms and a slightly raised PSA.

In 2003 had urinary symptoms for about three months, and so asked for a PSA test, which was found to be slightly raised. Referred to a specialist, who diagnosed a urinary infection. This was treated and the PSA returned to normal.

• 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.

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 61-70 >> Interview 08 >> He is convinced that treatment must be beneficial even though his surgeon has told him that this hasn't been proved.

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.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 35 >> He was given four options: 'do nothing', a radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy or hormone treatment. He chose prostatectomy.

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.