I can't wait! I don't have a cell with apps, mine is just a trac phone, but I have an iPad that I use so much more than my computer. It will be great if OCF has an app.

will it be for multiple platforms such as the anDroid?

the first version will be for the iOS. when that is in place we will issue an android version which will happen faster given the ground work already done for the Apple platform.

As you put up your suggestions, remember that good aps are TOOLS, or utilities. They are trimmed down to the meat of getting something you need to accomplish done, or tracking something.

Excellent idea. I could have really used this the 12 days I was in the hospital after the recurrence.
Brian's point on practicality bears repeating. On my IPad, the best apps are those that are lean not overbloated.
Apple's app store is the gold standard so starting with iOS makes sense IMO. (bias disclosure: I have a first generation Ipad) .
My suggestion is to have a checklist for patients that covers some basics that get overlooked even though recommended such as pre TX thryoid level blood test as well as the basics
flouride trays, dental check, PEG discussion, weight parameters, pain medications etc.
Charm

This will be such a great help for people, thank you all who have a hand in getting this going!

Great idea...anything to replace that clunker of a notebook I took everywhere during Bill's diagnosis, treatment and followup checks. Just having dates, doses, and contact information in one place would be great.

I will await the android version with patience.

Deb

The PEG discussion as Charm suggests would have been so helpful when my son was first diagnosed. All his doctors said was that "he might have to use one" which horrified us without even knowing the pros and cons which were never presented to us by the cancer team.

As far as "tools", I wonder if there would be room for a list of financial aid suggestions. I remember seeing Christine's link to several good suggestions for those struggling financially. Just knowing where to go for help would relieve a lot of anxiety for survivors and CGs. There was a drug company that forgave my son's bill because of his financial need. This app is going to be such a wonderful thing for the survivors and their CGs!

Thanks, Ann Marie. We really do want this to be THE tool for patients and caregivers, including information like financial or a "what to do when diagnosed" type of checklist. The reason to go iOS first is also that it gives us a chance to perfect the app on one platform without having to fund multiple changes to both iOS and Droid at the same time. While a slight bummer for Android users for a short time, they will most likely be getting a more full featured app.

Thanks for all the ideas, keep them coming.
Erik

I asked my son for any suggestions he might have and he said -
<<I think it would be good if the contacts section had something specific for holding emergency treatment info and insurance information.>>

I remember a particularly disturbing episode, when I thought Paul would be ok for the nite and went home to sleep. During the night, he had a bad reaction to some meds and his throat swelled up to the point where he could not breathe. He managed to call my daughter (a police officer) who recognized his choking sounds and came and took him to the emergency room. They gave him Benedryl and swelling went down. I wish we had been more aware of what to do for reactions like this.

Great big "thank you" to all of you working on this.

Hey everyone,
I wanted to give an update on the OCF mobile app. Things are moving along well and hopefully I will have some sneak peak screen shots to wet your appetite until the apps release. Please continue to forward us your comments and suggestions so that we have plenty of ideas for future versions of the app.
Thanks,
Erik