MedTrakker Personal Medical Record Organizer: An Essential Tool For Patients Diagnosed With Cancer

The Personal Medical Record Organizer, known as Cancer Trakker beats all other medical organizers hands down. The creator of MedTrakker, Amber Bowden, has officially put the Health industry on notice: efficient and quality care for medical patients will soon be mandated by consumers with the introduction of her personal medical record organizer.

Cancer Trakker is a vital tool designed to help people today verify the information in their permanent medical record and monitor complete medical hisory data about themselves.

It is a system that allows for constant, complete care with better synchronization between patients, doctors, and entire healthcare team. It eliminates the uncertainty out of the all the distressing and sometimes frustrating problems that come with an individual diagnosed with cancer.

As Ms. Bowden states, "when a person learns the news that they have a terminal illness, their life is turned into a flutter of lab assessments, procedures, possible treatments, doctor sessions, surgeries, and drugstore runs".  This is how the first MedTrakker, Personal Medical Record Organizer came into existence.

This medical organizer is a three ring 1 inch binder filled with a place to record pertinent information including:
- Doctor's visits and Doctors Instructions
- Prescription and Non Prescription Medication
- Lab Results
- Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatments
- Surgery schedule and After Care Instructions
- And so much more

Each area inside of the Cancer Trakker was developed to fit the needs of every type of cancer individual.  It is made particularly with the understanding and care that each patient needs.  This Cancer Medical Organizer is an essential element of the person's objective to having overall complete quality healthcare.   Without the MedTrakker it is basically unattainable to keep on top of all the flutter of information and treatment plans that cancer patient must endure.

As Author Bowden points out, "This personal medical record organizer was created to save people the anxiety of starting from scratch".  It is an essential tool for handling any type of cancer malignancy and treatment periods that go well beyond primary crisis care details.  Where most companies in the wellness manager market space provide primary wellness details our Cancer medical organizer gives the individual a complete plan to self handle their cancer diagnosis journey.

The Cancer Trakker is the first published book in the family of MedTrakker Personal Medical Record Organizers.

The Medical Trakkers are available exclusively online at: http://www.medtrakker.com/
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Medical Record Keeping System: Managing a Child's Treatment Plan with the Cancer MedTrakker

The Cancer MedTrakker can help parents take the stress out of managing their child's treatment plan. Once a child is diagnosed with cancer, a parent will go through so many emotions while trying to help their child in the fight of their life. Remembering when a child needs to visit the oncologist, as well as what the test results show, is the last thing that a parent needs to worry about in the situation.

The parent should get involved in their child's treatment plan, while also playing a supportive role for his or her child. I created the personal medical record keeping system, while taking care of my beloved mother when she was battling Leukemia. I felt over-whelmed and frustrated by all the paper work and having to remember every vital detail. Especially having to remember the patient's medical history, which each new specialist wanted to know about my mother's condition.

The Cancer MedTrakker is full of useful tips and information that parents can use like nutritional support, appointment / treatment calendar, medication list, and other helpful forms. Parents can store their child's medical information in one spot and carry it with them to each appointment. The child can have their Cancer MedTrakker personalized and choose the picture that they want to use like an angel, an animal, or their favorite cartoon character.

Come by the website and learn more about the Cancer MedTrakker as well as how it can help you take the stress out of keeping your child's medical records organized. You can place an order or send me a question or a comment. My mission is to help empower parents of children who are touched by cancer and help them by offering a unique medical record organizing system. In addition, I want to help parents keep his or her child's medical records safe during travel and accessible as needed throughout their treatment.

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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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"The Cancer Journey" Essay Contest !!

Essay Contest

In 2006, My beloved mother was diagnosed with Leukemia, which totally changed my life. Suddenly, I became my Mother's primary caregiver, while trying to work a full time job. In addition, I discovered a new challenge in just trying to keep her treatment care information, and appointments organized.
So, one night I decided to create a cancer organizer, which I presented to Mama
as a gift. Mama cried and used this book every day, as she battled this devastating disease. After the heartbreaking death of my mother, I thought that many newly diagnosed cancer patients may also benefit from the Medtrakker (Cancer Treatment Organizer).

In 2010, I decided to sponsor an essay contest called, "The Cancer Journey", which will allow one family every month to win a Medtrakker, who wouldn't normally be able to afford one. In order to enter the contest, patients and/or their family members will be asked to write a 500-1000 word essay about, "Why they or their loved one would benefit from owning a Medtrakker (Cancer Treatment Organizer)."

There will be an entry fee of $3.00 and all entries should be submitted electronically by visiting MedTrakker website and click on Essay Contest link from the home page. Submission of Essay's should be sent to info@medtrakker.com

I believe that a cancer diagnosis is extremely overwhelming for the patient and family members, not only because it brings an onslaught of emotions like fear and panic. However, it also comes with a whirlwind of procedures, tests, Dr. Appointments, Insurance Claims and so much more.
The Medtrakker can be used to eliminate confusion, costly duplicate tests and to keep all of the patient's essential medical information in, just in case they travel. Also, this will become a vital resource during the loved ones journey with cancer and a keepsake for the devastated family.

The essay contest logo.
Credit: Amber Bowden | © Amber Bowden

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"!