The MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Camden and behavioral health technology company Polaris Health Directions are partnering on a pilot project in which breast cancer patients will use the Apple Watch to gather real-time patient health data with the goal of improving the outcome of their cancer treatment.

The Apple Watch will automatically track the patient’s physical activity and heart rate. And the app will keep tabs on how patients are coping with their treatment: are side effects an issue, are they sleeping okay, are they anxious or depressed? The patients will respond to short questions, called “glances,” with a tap of their watch.

If it appears the patient needs more support, the clinical team at MD Anderson at Cooper can proactively reach out instead of waiting for the patient to come in for a scheduled appointment that could be a couple of weeks down the road.

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