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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 37 >> He got the result of his PSA test by phoning the receptionist at his local surgery, who said it was normal.

He asked his GP for a PSA test because he had prostate cancer in the family and because a colleague persuaded him that it was a good idea to have regular health checks. PSA tests in 2001 and 2004 were 'normal'.

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