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• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 30 >> Having considered all the many treatment options he chose to have brachytherapy.

No urinary symptoms, but he asked for a PSA test because a friend had prostate cancer and because of media coverage. PSA found to be slightly raised. In 2004, after a biopsy, cancer was diagnosed, and treated with hormones and then brachytherapy.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 23 >> After his consultant explained all the treatment options he chose prostatectomy.

He did not have any urinary symptoms, but in 2001 he asked for a PSA test, which was found to be 5ng/ml. A biopsy was performed and prostate cancer diagnosed. He had a radical prostatectomy. His PSA is now 0.2ng/ml.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 08 >> He is convinced that treatment must be beneficial even though his surgeon has told him that this hasn't been proved.

No urinary symptoms, but because of a family history of prostate cancer asked his GP for a PSA test. The result was slightly above normal. Referred to a specialist when a subsequent test showed a higher result. Prostate cancer diagnosed after a biopsy, treated with radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 23 >> Having his wife with him when he saw the doctor helped him remember what was said about the options.

He did not have any urinary symptoms, but in 2001 he asked for a PSA test, which was found to be 5ng/ml. A biopsy was performed and prostate cancer diagnosed. He had a radical prostatectomy. His PSA is now 0.2ng/ml.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 35 >> He was given four options: 'do nothing', a radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy or hormone treatment. He chose prostatectomy.

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 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> The surgeon wanted to operate but he decided to have a short course of hormone therapy to shrink the tumour followed by brachytherapy.

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 71-80 >> Interview 34 >> His doctors told him about treatment options, and said he could take part in a trial of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).

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.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 34 >> Explains what is meant by high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and how it is used to treat prostate cancer.

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.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 28 >> After looking for information about treatment options he decided to opt for radiotherapy.

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 29 >> Feels he should have asked more questions but the doctor recommended hormone treatment. He is doing well on it.

In 2004 he had urinary symptoms. PSA 9.5ng/mL. After a biopsy, prostate cancer diagnosed, and it was also found that cancer had spread to the bone of one arm. Hormone treatment with some side-effects, but feels well.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 36 >> Treatment options were limited. His consultant suggested hormone treatment, which he accepted.

Ten years ago had urinary symptoms and had TURP operation for enlarged prostate. In 2002 he found blood in his urine. His PSA was "raised" so he had a biopsy, and prostate cancer was diagnosed. This has been treated with hormones.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 01 >> Explains that men are taking part in a large controlled trial to compare three different options; surgery, radiotherapy and active monitoring.

Sir Iain Chalmers practised as a medical doctor until 1973. Until recently he was a director of the UK Cochrane Centre. He is now editor of the James Lind Library www.jameslindlibrary.org.