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You can be your greatest advocate in tracking medical paperwork. Keep a diary of medical visits. Have your doctors office send you updated records collected at their office. You may also consider keeping x-ray, CT and MRI scan screens in an artists folder, for quick reference. Another idea would be to take notes or use an audio recording devise to keep track of information during visits. Keep all information including test results, medication prescriptions and related doses, and any other paperwork giving to you at the hospital.

Getting organized will help you to receive better care, as you can provide vital information about your care in the past, sometimes more easily than a hospital clerk can. You may also want to keep a calendar of all procedures, and their dates, for quick reference.

This may seem like a daunting task that is hard to focus on while dealing with emotional issues surrounding cancer care and illness. Taking a few minutes a day will help you have peace of mind and to be aware of what is going on in your treatment.

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