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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 51-60 >> Interview 16 >> His GP explained that the PSA test is unreliable and that a false positive result might lead to a painful and unnecessary biopsy.

He has not had urinary symptoms, but asked his GP for a PSA test when two friends developed prostate cancer. He decided not to have the test (at the moment), having heard that it is not reliable, and that the biopsy can be painful.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 33 >> He was told that the biopsy would be uncomfortable but he found it very painful and wouldn't let the doctor take all the samples.

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.