Adding to Your Home Screen

For the best experience, add Day by Day to your phone's home screen:

• iPhone/iPad: Tap the Share button (square with arrow) in Safari, then "Add to Home Screen"
• Android: Tap the menu (three dots) in Chrome, then "Add to Home Screen"

Once added, the app opens full-screen like a native app and works offline.

Initial Setup

Before you start, go to Settings and:

• Enter your name (your first name will be used in greetings)
• Add your email address for daily summaries
• Optionally add your date of birth and patient/hospital number
• Set your cycle dates (Day 0 = chemotherapy day)
• Add emergency contact numbers
• Review and adjust medications if needed

What You'll See

• Daily Quote: An inspirational message that changes each day
• Emergency Contacts: Quick-dial numbers (if configured)
• Scheduled Medications: Organised by time of day
• As-Needed Medications: PRN medications with counters
• Symptom Check-in: Temperature, weight, and how you're feeling
• Notes: Space for observations
• Food & Drink: Space for food and drink notes
• Today's Win: A place to note something positive

Time Periods

Medications are grouped by time of day, each with a colour:

• Morning – 06:00 to 12:00
• Afternoon – 12:00 to 18:00
• Evening – 18:00 to 22:00
• Bedtime – 22:00 to 00:00

Marking as Taken

Tap any medication card to mark it as taken. The app records the exact time and shows a green checkmark. Tap again to undo if you made a mistake.

Medication Info Links

Many medications have an "info" link that opens a patient information page. This is useful for checking side effects or interactions.

As-Needed (PRN) Medications

Use the + and − buttons to log doses of PRN medications like pain relief or anti-nausea tablets. The counter shows how many you've taken versus the daily maximum.

Progress Bar

The progress bar at the top shows what percentage of your scheduled medications you've taken today. This only counts scheduled medications, not PRN ones.

Temperature

Enter your temperature in °C. If it reaches 38°C or above, a message will appear reminding you to contact the oncology team.

Weight

Daily weight tracking helps identify significant changes. The app shows your change from baseline (your first recorded weight) in both kg and percentage.

Symptom Scales

Rate each symptom from 1 to 5. The colour of each button reflects whether higher or lower is better for that symptom. The symptoms tracked are:

• Fatigue/Energy – 1 = good energy, 5 = exhausted
• Nausea – 1 = none, 5 = severe
• Pain – 1 = none, 5 = severe
• Appetite – 1 = no appetite, 5 = normal
• Mood – 1 = low, 5 = good
• Mouth Sores – 1 = none, 5 = severe
• Sleep – 1 = very poor, 5 = slept well
• Bowel Function – 1 = constipated, 3 = normal, 5 = diarrhoea
• Concentration – 1 = poor, 5 = good

Tap a number to select it. Tap again to deselect. These ratings help you and your care team spot patterns over time.

Today's Win

Even on difficult days, noting something positive can help. It doesn't have to be big – maybe you managed a short walk, enjoyed a meal, or had a good conversation.

Cycle Progress

At the top, you'll see how far through the current cycle you are, with a progress bar and day count.

Switching Cycles

Use the cycle pills (Cycle 1, Cycle 2, etc.) to view different cycles. Only cycles with dates set in Settings will be available.

Calendar Days

Each day shows the calendar date and cycle day (D-1, D0, D+1, etc.). Days are colour-coded:

• Orange background: Chemotherapy day (Day 0)
• Purple background: Injection day (Day +1)
• Green border: Today
• Green background with ✓: Completed days

Tap any day to view or edit that day's data in the Today view.

Symptom Charts

Below the calendar, you'll find line charts showing how each symptom has varied across the cycle. These charts help you and your care team visualise patterns – for example, seeing when fatigue typically peaks or how long nausea lasts after treatment.

Reading the Charts

• The horizontal axis shows cycle days from Day -1 through the end of your cycle (based on your configured cycle length)
• The vertical axis shows symptom levels from 0 to 5
• Gaps in the line indicate days where no data was recorded
• Tap or hover on data points to see the exact day and level

Your Details

Enter your name, email address, date of birth, and patient/hospital number. Your first name is used in the daily greeting, and your details appear on summary reports and PDFs.

Emergency Contacts

Add phone numbers for your oncology unit, out-of-hours service, and GP. These appear on the Today screen for quick access – tap to dial.

Cycle Configuration

Customize your treatment cycle settings to match your specific protocol:

• Cycle Length: Set the number of days in each cycle (default: 21 days). This can range from 1 to 60 days depending on your treatment protocol.
• Number of Cycles: Set how many cycles you'll complete (default: 6 cycles). You can configure between 1 and 12 cycles.

These settings affect how the calendar displays your cycles and which days appear in your medication schedule. If you change the cycle length, you may need to adjust your medication day ranges accordingly.

Cycle Dates

Enter the Day 0 (chemotherapy day) for each cycle as you get scheduled. The app calculates all other days automatically based on your configured cycle length. The number of cycle date fields matches your configured number of cycles.

Medications

View all your scheduled medications. You can:

• Add new medications with the + button
• Edit any medication by tapping it or the Edit link
• Delete medications with the 🗑️ Delete link
• Reset to the default schedule if needed

Each medication shows which times of day it's taken (checkboxes) and the day range.

Appearance

Toggle between dark and light mode, show or hide daily messages, and choose an accent colour that appears throughout the app.

Why Back Up?

Your data is stored locally in your browser. It can be lost if you clear your browser data, switch devices, or reset your phone. Regular backups protect against this.

Export Backup

Downloads a JSON file containing all your data – medications, tracking history, settings, everything. Save this file somewhere safe like iCloud, Google Drive, or email it to yourself.

Import Backup

Restore from a previously exported backup file. This replaces your current data.

Clear All Data

Removes all tracking data permanently. Use with caution – this cannot be undone.