Download Oral Oncology Treatment Notebook

Oral Oncology
Treatment
Notebook
Introduction
This Oral Oncology Notebook is meant for you to use with your nurse
and physician to help remind you of important information and dates
when taking your oral oncology treatment.
The notebook is separated into four sections to help you manage your
oral oncology treatment:
1. Contact Information for your practice and yourself in case you lose
your journal.
2. Medication Information for you to review with your physician or nurse
and use as a reminder while you are taking medication outside of your
oncologist’s office.
3. Important information to help you stay on your prescribed treatment plan.
4. Patient Calendar & Journal to help you track your doses, office appointments,
labs, refills, and a variety of other personal dates.
Provided to You by OncologyRx Care Advantage™
OncologyRx Care Advantage is a national oral oncology pharmacy, focused
on providing expert care to patients receiving oral oncology therapies.
When you fill your oral oncology prescriptions through Care Advantage
pharmacy, you receive the unique support provided only by the CARxES
(Chemotherapy Adherence and Prescription Education Support) team.
This team is made up of pharmacists who are available 24 hours a day to
answer questions about your medication, oncology certified nurses who
provide additional guidance and weekly follow-up calls to discuss side
effects and ensure treatment adherence, and patient access coordinators
who verify prescription benefits and assist patients who have large co-pays
or high out-of-pocket costs.
The CARxES team is very conscious of the expense of oncology medications
and provides the most cost-effective medication through generic prescriptions
whenever possible.
To contact Care Advantage, please call 1.888.479.6337 Monday through
Friday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Central Time. You can also fax us at
1.866.423.2979 or email [email protected].
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Contact Information [Fill in the blank]
Patient Name: __________________________________________________________
Physician Name: _______________________________________________________
Practice Name & Phone Number: ________________________________________
After Hours Phone Number: _____________________________________________
If found, please call: ____________________________________________________
Medication Information [Fill in the blank]
Medication 1:
Medication Name & Dose: ________________________________________________
Brand Name: _____________________________________________________
Generic Name: ____________________________________________________
Instructions: ____________________________________________________________
Potential Side Effects: ____________________________________________________
FAQs
What side effects should I report immediately to my physician?
What should I do if I miss a dose?
What over-the-counter medications or foods may interact with my medication?
Where should I keep my medication?
Notes
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Medication 2:
Medication Name & Dose: ________________________________________________
Brand Name: _____________________________________________________
Generic Name: ____________________________________________________
Instructions: ____________________________________________________________
Potential Side Effects: ____________________________________________________
FAQs
What side effects should I report immediately to my physician?
What should I do if I miss a dose?
What over-the-counter medications or foods may interact with my medication?
Where should I keep my medication?
Notes
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The Importance of Following Your
Prescribed Treatment
Your physician has prescribed an oral oncology medication for you. It is
important to follow the complete directions to obtain the best possible
outcome. While it may seem obvious to take your medication as prescribed,
there are many challenges associated with following your recommended
treatment plan.
The best way to make sure you take your medication appropriately is to
recognize the challenges and know how to handle them.
Understanding your diagnosis and treatment
In many cases, you may be overwhelmed by the initial diagnosis and plan,
but please be sure to ask your physician or nurse any questions you may
have. You can also use your treatment journal to write down questions in
between office visits so you do not forget to ask them at your next visit.
Staying on your medication
There are times during your treatment that you may not “feel sick” anymore
and may want to stop taking your medication. Or perhaps you just want to
get back to normal and would prefer not to be reminded that you have cancer.
But keep in mind that it is the medication that is helping, so make sure you
continue the course of treatment as prescribed by your physician.
Managing side effects
Many treatment plans for cancer care are complex and have unpleasant side
effects. As a result, you may want to stop taking your medication if side effects
occur; or you may get tired of taking a pill everyday. However, it is important
that you discuss with your physician any issues you may be having before
stopping treatment. Side effects can often be treated without having to go
off of your prescribed medication. The team of oncology-certified nurses at
Care Advantage are also available to help you through the challenges of
staying on treatment and can offer moral support anytime you need.
Oral Oncology Treatment Notebook
Remembering to take medication
Sometimes something as simple as taking a pill every day can become
difficult to remember. (especially if you have to take multiple pills at
different times of the day). It may help to purchase a pillbox and sort your
medicine by the week. You can also use the calendar in the back of this book
to record when you have taken your prescription or when to refill.
Filling your prescription
If you are having difficulty affording your medication or find it difficult to get to
your local pharmacy, discuss options with your physician. Many specialty
pharmacies like Care Advantage provide home delivery, and there are many
foundations that provide financial assistance support.
Remember: In order to get better, it’s important to take your medication as
directed. If you have questions about your treatment, experience side effects,
or have difficulty staying on your recommended plan, call your physician
before you stop taking the medication. They may be able to help you find
solutions to help you stay on the recommended course of treatment. When
you fill your prescription through Care Advantage, you also get the unique
support of the CARxES team, who will be there to support your treatment
every step of the way.
Patient Calendar & Journal
The calendar and journal pages that follow are for your personal use. Use the
calendar to keep track of appointments, refills and any other important dates.
Also, if you need help remembering to take your medication, use the calendar to
note the day and time each pill was taken.
A journal is a great way to keep your thoughts organized and help you manage
your treatment plan. You can use these journal pages to record your feelings
and emotions during treatment. You can also use them to keep track of side
effects, changes in behavior, and questions you may have for your next office
visit. Entries can be recorded daily, weekly, or whenever you feel like it. Most
importantly, use this journal in whatever way works best for you!
Also remember to bring this journal with you to your physician appointments
so you can reference your questions and note any answers you may receive.
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Month:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
“I can be changed by
what happens to me.
But I refuse to be
reduced by it.”
- Maya Angelou
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Month:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
“The rays of happiness,
like those of light,
are colorless when
unbroken.”
- Henry W. Longfellow
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Month:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
“The years teach
much which the days
never know”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Month:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Oral Oncology Treatment Notebook
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
“When one door
closes another opens.
But often we look
so long so regretfully
upon the closed door
that we fail to see the
one thathas opened
to us.”
- Helen Keller
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Month:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
“I demolish my bridges
behind me...then there
is no choice but to
move forward.”
- Firdtjof Nansen
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
“The human spirit
is stronger than
anything that can
happen to it.”
- C.C. Scott
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Month:
Sunday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
“Once you choose hope,
anything’s possible.”
- Christopher Reeve
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Learn More Today
To learn more about OncologyRx Care Advantage, call 888.479.6337,
or visit www.mycareadvantage.com