Prostate cancer Health Record Software
People with Prostate cancer should keep health records to effectively manage their condition, monitor symptoms, track treatment progress, and ensure timely medical interventions. By maintaining a comprehensive health journal, individuals can record symptoms such as urinary difficulties, changes in bowel habits, or unexplained pain, which may indicate disease progression or treatment side effects. Tracking triggers, such as dietary changes or stress, can help identify factors that exacerbate symptoms or impact overall well-being.
Regular measurements of PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) levels and other relevant biomarkers provide essential information about disease progression and treatment response. Additionally, documenting medications, treatment regimens, and procedures allows for adherence monitoring and potential adjustments based on medical recommendations. Frequent updates on doctor visits, consultations with oncologists, and any necessary diagnostic tests contribute to a more comprehensive and proactive approach to managing prostate cancer.
Sample health journal entries that can be entered into Goopatient*:
Date: July 28, 2023
Oncologist recommended monitoring fluid intake and avoiding spicy #foods to manage urinary symptoms. Scheduled a #bone_scan for next week to assess for potential metastasis.
Mild urinary urgency and increased frequency noticed today; experienced mild #fatigue in the afternoon.
Consumed spicy #foods yesterday, which might have contributed to increased urinary symptoms.
Took prescribed medication #Bicalutamide 150mg after breakfast as per the oncologist's instructions.
#PSA level measured today, 3.2 ng/mL, showing a slight increase from the previous test.
Discussed the latest #PSA test results with the oncologist #Dr.Brown during today's visit.
*These health records are not real, but compiled by Dr. Mike Stanton of the UCLA Health Center. The data that you put in Goopatient is totally private and stored only on your computer.
