MedTrakker-Personal Medical Record Keeping Enables Individuals To Keep Their Medical Record At Home

Did you know that every person should keep his or her medical records at home? It is vital for all families to keep a copy of their individual medical records, but remember they should be updated often. Your medical records can help or hinder you in many ways like getting health insurance or even a new job. In addition, you may need to provide your medical records in an emergency or at a new doctor's office. The different types of MedTrakkers are valuable to families, who may want to begin gathering their healthcare records. It is never too late to start being proactive about your family's health care and their medical records. This personal medical organizer can help a family during an emergency, which is when stress levels are high. Additionally, this medical records keeping system will help parents document vital or health related information about their child as well. After dealing with being the primary caregiver of my mother, I created the MedTrakker and believed that others could benefit from its creation. I know that families feel overwhelmed like I did, but I saw the benefits of having my mother's medical information at my fingertips when needed. I hope that every family can benefit from the MedTrakker and that it affords them the knowledge I gained throughout my own care-taking responsibilities. The Medtrakker website offers valuable information about the different types of MedTrakkers that are available to purchase. To date customer can purchase MedTrakkers for patients with Cancer, Cardiac Health, and Diabetes. Additionally, I offer a universal MedTrakker for those patients who just want to be proactive in collecting and storing their medical information. The latest MedTrakker release is the the 'Well Baby Trakker', An innovative keepsake journal to keep track of you and your baby’s health. Monitor prenatal and postnatal care, your child’s growth and development stages from Newborn up to 5 years of age.also offers different personalizing options, as well as offering the MedTrakker available in printed and e-book form. The medical organizers are available exclusively online at: http://www.medtrakker.com/
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Managing a Low White Blood Cell Count (Neutropenia)

Managing a Low White Blood Cell Count (Neutropenia) Chemotherapy is usually given in cycles, with periods of rest that give your body time to regain strength and replace healthy cells lost during treatment. However, a low count of infection-fighting white blood cells, or Neutrogena, is a common side effect of certain types of chemotherapy that can disrupt your chemotherapy schedule.

A low white blood cell count means your immune system isn't as strong as it

could be and that you are at increased risk of infection. The fewer white blood

cells you have and the longer you remain without enough, the more at risk you

become for developing a potentially life-threatening infection.

As a result, your doctor may need to delay treatment or reduce your

Chemotherapy dose until your white blood cell count increases and the possibility

of infection is reduced. Under certain circumstances, you may need to be

admitted to the hospital until your infection is cured and your number of white

blood cells returns to levels high enough to fight infections in the future. The good

news is you can prepare for chemotherapy and help lower your risk of infection.

Your doctor has carefully determined your chemotherapy dose and schedule to

produce the best opportunity for a successful outcome. Reducing or altering

either can affect your results. Studies show that for certain types of cancer,

Chemotherapy produces the best results when patients receive the full dose on

schedule.

Diagnosing Infection

Fever is a sign of infection, sometimes the only sign. If you develop a fever

(temperature higher than 100.4°F, or 38°C), notify your doctor immediately.

Infection associated with a low white blood ce lclount can be life-threatening.

An infection can occur in any number of places throughout the body. Specific

symptoms can indicate the site of your infection and help target your treatment.

Location Symptoms

• Bladder Painful urination
• Gastrointestinal tract Diarrhea, cramping
• Rectum Rectal bleeding, pain while defecating
• Respiratory system Cough, congestion, yellow or green sputum (fluid

coughed up from lungs)

• Sinus Sinus pain, congestion, headache
• Skin Redness, pain, tenderness or swelling near a cu t
• Systemic (throughout body) Flu-like symptoms
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Preventing Infection

Given the option, most patients would prefer to prevent infection rather than have

to deal with its results. Your first line of defense should always be prevention.

Take these simple but effective steps to help protect yourself against infection:

• Always wash your hands with soap and plenty of water. Many infections

are transmitted through hands and things that you touch, such as

doorknobs. Washing your hands thoroughly is the most important thing

you can do to prevent infection .

• Avoid people with colds or the flu .

• Avoid large crowds to reduce the likelihood of coming into contact with

sick people.

• Bathe daily and carefully dry your skin.

• Take steps to prevent cuts or scrapes, as these provide entry points for

Infection.

• Use an electric razor instead of a blade to avoid cuts.

• Use caution with sharp objects.

• Wear gloves when possible.

• If you have a cut or scrape, keep it covered with a clean bandage until it

heals.

• Prevent cracks in your skin by using lotion.

• Cook your food thoroughly to kill any potential microorganisms that may

be on raw food.

Prepare yourself for chemotherapy by lowering your risk for infection .

Be Proactive Against Infection and Treatment Interruptions

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MedTrakker-Cancer Organizer is now available as an eBook!!

A PDF eBook version of the MedTrakker Cancer Medical Organizer, is available now and can be purchased by visiting MedTrakker.com

The MedTrakker was originally created for my Mother in 2006 when she was battling Leukemia. After the loss of my Mother I made the MedTrakker available to consumers to save them the "Anxiety of Starting from Scratch" trying to manage and keep up with every aspect of treatment care journey.

An essential Cancer Medical Organizer to record your personal Cancer Care information with easy-to-use forms! Record your unique Cancer Diagnosis, Chemo/Radiation regimens, Prescription Information, Doctor's Instructions, Lab Results and More!

Purchasers can download the eBook PDF version and print out each section as often as needed. This allows the Purchaser to design their organizer to fit their individual needs. The MedTrakker eBook Includes Twenty Recordable Medical Forms tailored for every Cancer “Type” diagnosis.

Patients will interact with many health care providers aiding them in there treatment care journey. MedTrakker is a valuable resource tool appreciated by everyone involved in the treatment care process. Each section of the MedTrakker is designed to fit the needs of every Cancer patient and their Care Givers.

A great way to keep your personal Medical Information with you while traveling. If you have to go to the Emergency Room, either locally or when traveling, the Doctor's may not have easy access to your medical information. While electronic medical records are useful, you can't take them with you to your doctor(s) appointments, and you can't take them with you when you are traveling. Having up to date Cancer medical information, could help attending physicians to be able to rapidly diagnose and treat you more accurately.

Included in the eBook pdf version…

1. Important Contacts
a. Forms to manage all of your important contacts.
b. i.e.: Doctors, Radiologists, Pharmacies, Cancer Clinic, Family etc.

2. Health and Treatment History
a. Cancer Characteristics
b. Surgical History
c. Tests & Procedures
d. Radiation History
e. Medication History
f. Allergy Record
g. Medical Devices
h. Medication Record
i. Medication Daily Planner

3. Appointment Calendar

4. Sample Blood Count Chart
a. How to read Blood Count results

5. Progress Blood Count Charts
a. Tracking your test results Weekly Charts
b. Reminder Questions To Ask

6. Insurance Tips
a. Insurance Tips
b. Insurance Discussion Forms

7. Physical Support
a. Activity Recommendation
b. Energy Conservation
c. Inactivity


Order a copy today for yourself; or for someone battling Cancer's touch by visiting the MedTrakker websites Order page. eBook cost $8.99

Print out and place in a 3 Ring Binder, for your personal Cancer Medical Organizer. The eBook pdf version sections can be printed out as often as needed.

MedTrakker Founder Comment: We realize that the current economic times have caused a deeper hardship for some. The eBook version is being offered to consumers as an alternative, to those who would like be able to manage their treatment care, but simply cannot afford the hardcopy.

Note: All of the “Informational Sections” within the MedTrakker Hard Copy are not included in the “MedTrakker eBook”.
Sections Omitted Include: Nutritional Information, Pain Management, Managing Low Blood Counts, and Motivational section.

"Helping To Make Life Easier;
Because you have enough to worry about"!

The Importance in Keeping Thorough Medical Records

Why the MedTrakker is a valuable resource tool for anyone battling Cancer…


It is extremely important to keep good medical records when receiving Cancer treatment care.
If you aren't up to doing this, get some help. Somebody needs to do these things. You need to keep all your medical records nice and organized for the following reasons:

•Save critical time in emergencies or when traveling.
•Avoid repetitive, costly testing when doctors don't have access to your records.
•Eliminate the difficulty of remembering important information.
•Review your medical history and records for accuracy.
•Accurate record keeping for filing taxes.
•Knowing that you’re in control gives you peace of mind.

When you talk to your doctor it is so much easier for you when you have your Cancer treatment all together in one place. The more complicated your history and your diagnosis, the more difficult it is to keep it all in your head.
By the careful organization of your Cancer treatment records and maintenance of a thorough medical history, you can avoid many drug reaction and drug allergy related problems when you are visiting a new doctor or hospitalized. It’s your health and it’s up to you to keep an accurate record. By preserving your medical information for future use your children will have a comprehensive background medical history to refer to.

Order a copy today for yourself or someone you love.
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