College Professor

I’ve learned about the importance of being able to gather medical records all in one place in three ways.  First, as a cancer patient.  I had testicular cancer 25 years ago and though I have not suffered any significant problems as a result of the cancer, I have some lingering issues related not to the cancer but, rather to the treatment of the cancer.  It is good for doctors to be able to access my records, know what was done to me, and formulate a plan for the future.Second, as the spouse of a cancer patient.  My wife has had cancer for many years.  While she is doing well, it is extremely useful for doctors who are new to her care to be able to see her long history of scans and treatments when considering new strategies.
Third, as the son of a mother who suffered for many years with a strange disease, idiopathic neuropathy, that seems like it could have a hereditary element to it.  For possible future medical treatment of myself and my children, easy access to my mother’s voluminous medical records could be invaluable.