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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
    • Deciding whether or not to have 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 about decisions to have a PSA test
    • PSA test as part of routine health checks
    • PSA test as 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
    • What may happen when a PSA test result is abnormal
    • Biopsy of the prostate
    • Choosing a treatment if prostate cancer is diagnosed
  • Views about a national screening programme
    • The pros & cons of 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.

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

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

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