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• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> He decided that he wanted a PSA test and requested one from his practice nurse.

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 40-50 >> Interview 32 >> The practice nurse reassured him that his PSA result was normal.

His father had prostate cancer, so in 2005 he asked his GP for a PSA test. The result of the test was 'normal'.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 40 >> Says the PSA test is a normal blood test but is concerned about possible false positive results.

Did not have any symptoms, but having read articles about prostate cancer and the PSA test in the national press he decided to ask his GP for the test. The result was '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.