The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that men have a chance to make an informed decision with their health care provider about whether to be screened for prostate cancer. The decision should be made after getting information about the uncertainties, risks, and potential benefits of prostate cancer screening. Men should not be screened unless they have received this information.
This easy-reading brochure provides information about what experts know and do not know about prostate cancer testing and treatment. This information is meant to help men better understand the pros and cons of testing so they can begin to decide if testing is the right choice for them.
The ACS guidelines recommend that men receive information directly from their clinician or be referred to reliable and culturally appropriate resource. Patient decision aids are helpful in preparing men to make a decision whether to be tested. This decision aid can be used in your practice to help men with informed decision-making.
Video and online interactive resource from Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making, available through Health Dialog.
PDF from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PDF from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PDF from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Online interactive resource from University of Cardiff, U.K.
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