Cancer Screening
Decision aids on video or DVD
Web-based decision aids
Booklets
Healthcare decision guide
Borrowing materials
Decision aids on video or DVD
Colon Cancer Screening: Deciding What's Right for You
This booklet and videotape are best suited for men or women age 50 to 80, who are at average risk for colon cancer, and who are considering either first-time or repeat screening. (32 minutes) Booklet updated 2008
Is a PSA Test Right For You?
This program is intended primarily for men age 50 and older without urinary symptoms who are trying to decide whether they should have a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test performed as part of their overall preventive medical care. (33 minutes)
Web-based decision aids
- The Ottawa Health Research Institute at the University of Ottawa has decision aids available for purchase or free download. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the decision aids.
Booklets
- Prostate Cancer Screening: A Decision Guide (PDF)
- The PSA Decision: Is Testing for Prostate Cancer Right for You? (PDF)
Healthcare decision guide
- The Ottawa Personal Decision Guide© is a tool designed to help people make health-related and social decisions.You can print and fill out the guide using the self-guided instructions on the form.
Borrowing materials
- To borrow materials from our Decision Aid Library, stop by our offices, complete an online request form, or call (603) 650-5578. More appointment information.
