Maria Pavlou, a 33-year-old math teacher and breast cancer survivor living in a Troodos village, faces the challenge of accessing healthcare far from home. After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, she now manages her health with regular follow-ups and hormone therapy – while also living with post-treatment fatigue and mild osteoporosis.
One day, Maria experiences sudden dizziness and visits a nearby clinic. The local healthcare provider is ready to help but doesn’t have access to her full medical history – vital information for a cancer survivor.
Thanks to the xShare Yellow Button integrated with MyHealthAppCY, Maria retrieves her medical summary in real-time from the National Contact Point for eHealth (NCPeH). She shares it securely with the doctor, who is now fully informed of her history and can provide safe, personalized care.
Maria’s experience highlights the importance of citizen-controlled, cross-border health data access, especially for patients managing chronic or life-threatening conditions. With the xShare Yellow Button, citizens across Europe – like Maria – can stay safe, informed, and empowered wherever they go.
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