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• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 40-50 >> Interview 17 >> The GP told him to avoid sex and vigorous exercise before his PSA test.

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 >> His consultant wanted to do a biopsy almost immediately.

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 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 51-60 >> Interview 27 >> He suffered elements of 'post traumatic stress' for several weeks after he passed blood in his sperm.

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 >> Wife >> Interview 43 >> Regrets encouraging her husband (Interview 27) to have a PSA test. Also says her husband's shocking experience affected their sexual relationship.

She encouraged her husband (interview number PSA27) to have a PSA test, but with the wisdom of hindsight she regrets this. Says that the consequences of the test (her husband's biopsy and its side-effects), affected her husband's sexual confidence for months.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 34 >> He was concerned that the biopsy might have allowed cancerous cells to get into his sperm and pass into his wife during sex.

He had urinary symptoms for about 5 years, and in February 2005 had a PSA test which was slightly raised. After a biopsy, prostate cancer was diagnosed and treated with High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). He recovered quickly from the operation with few side effects and little discomfort.