82% of Cancer Patients Say They Have No Way to Track Treatment

MY RECOVERY RECORD is a paper-based treatment tracking system and journal for patients and advocates dealing with long-term or on-going treatment for serious illness, physical rehabilitation, surgery, or other chronic conditions.

Contact: Kate Clegg
August 18, 2003      
216.765.8020 (x105)
kate@m1pr.com

82% of Cancer Patients Say They Have No Way To Track Treatment

CLEVELAND, OH -- Journal Specialties, Inc. spoke with 75 patients diagnosed with serious illnesses and noted that 82% of the patients they talked to had no way to record and track their treatment. These conversations occurred between May 2003 and July 2003.

Journal Specialties is a newly formed company that is introducing the first product in the market, My Recovery Record, whereby patients and family members can responsibly track their complete recovery.

"Any serious treatment is a huge emotional drain not only on the patient, but their families and care givers," says company founder and My Recovery Record creator Lily Akers-Reaman. "This is why My Recovery Record is not just for the patient, but for the whole recovery team."

"We are in a healthcare crisis in this country," Lily Akers-Reaman continues. "And patients and their families must take a more active role in their own treatment."

The Treatment Tracker, an undated 52-week journal, makes up the heart of My Recovery Record as it not only allows the user to mark down appointments and treatments, but also helps the user to capture feelings and thoughts throughout the process. Some have referred to this as their only "trophy" of success in recovery.

My Recovery Record is now available for purchase at www.myrecoveryrecord.com and costs $14.95, or $12.95 each when you purchase a 3-pack. A portion of all sales of My Recovery Record will be donated to various medical support and research charities.

About Journal Specialties, Inc.
Journal Specialties, Inc. was founded in 2002 to develop specialized journals and related materials for niche markets including healthcare, energy, agriculture, and others. For more information, visit www.journalspecialties.com.

About My Recovery Record
My Recovery Record is a 176-page reference and journal for patients, family members and advocates who are undergoing long-term treatment for serious conditions and diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, physical rehabilitation, or other chronic illnesses. It has areas for patients to track their medical history, contact information of all their recovery team members and hospital services, and the "Recovery Reference," which explains who's who in the recovery process demystifying the experience and reducing the fear and uncertainty.