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• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 19 >> A website helped him to understand what it meant to have a PSA level of 2.3.

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 of the prostate (TURP). Having found a small area of 'growth' the consultant recommended a PSA test, which was "normal".

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 14 >> He searched the Internet for information about the PSA test and prostate cancer and the arguments for and against screening.

His workplace offers regular health checks. He has not had urinary symptoms. Having carefully considered information about the PSA test and prostate cancer he has had a PSA test every two years. These tests have all been normal.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 22 >> Suggests that information about the PSA test found on the internet may be hard to understand so it may help to discuss it with a male nurse.

Had repeated urinary infections. He suspected this was due to an enlarged prostate, so asked for a PSA test, but the GP refused until he had an appointment with a consultant. In 2005 PSA was "normal" for his age, 4.5 ng/ml. Symptoms treated with antibiotics and Flomax.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 27 >> His research on the internet revealed that benign enlargement of the prostate is more common than prostate cancer.

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 28 >> He searched internet sites from all over the world. One led him to the Prostate Cancer Charity, which had a very good helpline.

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 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> Information from a website helped him understand the results of the PSA test.

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.