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• 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 61-70 >> Interview 06 >> He worked hard and tried to forget about the PSA test while waiting for the results

In 2004, developed frequency, so had a PSA test which was "on the limit". In March 2005, had difficulty passing urine. Had another PSA test, and has not yet had the results.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 34 >> He was worried that the biopsy might allow cancerous cells to spread throughout his body.

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 >> 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.

• Cancer >> The PSA test for prostate cancer >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 02 >> Argues that it is irresponsible to advocate PSA screening for prostate cancer until there is better evidence that screening reduces mortality.

As a clinical academic who has been involved with screening for cancer in other sites, he felt he was in a good position to judge (when considering screening for prostate cancer) that the potential for harm outweighed the potential for benefit.