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PSA test for prostate cancer

  • Overview
  • What is the PSA test?
    • What is the PSA test?
    • Finding information about the PSA test
  • Deciding whether or not to have the PSA test
    • Decision making and the PSA test
    • Deciding not to have a PSA test
    • Symptoms and deciding to have a PSA test
    • Family history and other risk factors for prostate cancer
    • Influence of family, friends and the media on decision making for the PSA test
    • The PSA test as part of routine health checks
    • The PSA test and follow-up after treatment
  • Results and treatment choices
    • Waiting for the results of a PSA test
    • Getting the results of a PSA test and understanding them
    • When a PSA test result is abnormal
    • Biopsy of the prostate after PSA test results
    • Choosing a treatment if prostate cancer is diagnosed
  • Views about a national screening programme
    • Why isn't there a national screening programme for prostate cancer?
  • People's Profiles
    • Age 40-50
    • Age 51-60
    • Age 61-70
    • Age 71-80
    • Wife
  • Resources and Information
  • Credits

PSA test for prostate cancer

Profiles - Age 40-50

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Occupation: General manager. Marital status: married. Number of children: 3. Ethnic background: White British.

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Occupation: BT engineer. Marital status: married. Number of children: 2. Ethnic background: White British.

Interview 17

Occupation: Psychotherapist, health consultant. Marital status: married. Number of children: 1. Ethnic background: Black African.

Interview 32

Occupation: Gardener. Marital status: married. Ethnic background: White British.

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