For those of you who have an iPhone or iPad you can download some pretty smart apps developed by Novartis, from iTunes.
Thanks to Steven who showed me one of these apps on his iPad when we were at the patient seminar in Cardiff last year.
Sandy
My CML PCR Tracker is a unique application that can help you take an active role in managing your Ph+ CML. This easy-to-use tool can help you better understand your treatment and how to track your progress.
•Select Understanding My PCR Results to learn about the latest testing for Ph+ CML and see what you can do to reach your goals
•Use My PCR Results Tracker to input and track your PCR test results
•Choose My Daily Adherence Tracker to monitor how well you are adhering to your treatment regimen.
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/my-cml-pcr-tracker-hd/id455256687?mt=8
There is also
••The CML PCR Tool is an interactive education and quiz application on the use of molecular monitoring in the management of Ph+ CML patients. View the MMR Education Module for an overview of Ph+ CML and learn more about PCR testing, then assess your knowledge by taking a short quiz.
This is an international app for the CML Alliance and is intended for Health Care Professionals outside the U.S. The information in the app is not country-specific, and may contain information that is outside the approved indications in the country in which you are located. Please contact your local Novartis representative for the latest information specific to your country.
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/cml-pcr-tool-hd/id455259573?mt=8
and also the Eutos for CML app, for your clinician (and for those of us who are proactive in our own therapeutic journey).....
•The Interactive ELN Goals of Therapy is an interactive case study application that enables you to follow a Ph+ CML patient through a series of visits. You can:
• Select from one of four patient types or create your own Custom Patient to assess a patient based on response at treatment milestones.
• The patients are assessed based on ELN recommendations
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/interactive-eln-goals-therapy/id483459074...