AGARWAL: Wellness Tech 101: Get the ‘download’ on tracking your health | Opinion
When it comes to fighting and preventing cancer, we are getting smarter every day. While every advance in cancer research teaches us more about how to fight the disease, new advances in technology are also equipping patients with novel tools for prevention and early detection. Knowing and listening to your body is especially important during cancer treatment. Telemedicine, wearable technology and smartphone applications make it more convenient than ever to take control of your health. Telemedicine Telemedicine, sometimes referred to as telemedicine, isn't new, but the COVID-19 pandemic is expanding the use of technology that allows patients and providers to meet virtually via computer, smartphone, or tablet. Telemedicine gives patients direct access to a range of providers and specialists, and saves time and mon