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Whether you have been recently diagnosed, in treatment or beyond, the free CancerAid app provides you the knowledge, tools and support to improve life with cancer.
Your experiences are unique, which is why you choose how to best achieve your goals with CancerAid.
Take control of your own care by keeping track of your treatments, experiences, and side effects.
We carefully vet everything we share with you so you don't need to.
Invite your loved ones to keep them in the loop, and hear from others going through similar experiences.
Whether you wish to share your progress with many or a select few, your sensitive information is always kept secure. Information you share in the app is only available to you and those you choose to nominate in the app. CancerAid use industry leading security.
Whether you wish to share your progress with many or a select few, your sensitive information is always kept secure. Information you share in the app is only available to you and those you choose to nominate in the app.
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Read up on the latest research, resources, and stories from other patients. All content provided to you is carefully vetted.
Easily track the severity of symptoms, medication effectiveness and side effects to help your care team make better decisions.
Nominate your champion to monitor your progress in the app - no more seperate phone calls to family members (unless you want to!).
Keep a summary of your diagnosis and treatment information to refer back to when you need it.
Scientific evidence shows that individuals who are more engaged with their own care have better outcomes1.
CancerAid was founded with a commitment to improve your cancer care outcomes by making science-backed tools and resources easily accessible.
A recent study concluded that patients who track symptoms and share this information with their clinicians experience a better quality of life, have fewer emergency visits and even live longer2.
The app is designed for you to use to improve your wellbeing, help you build healthy behaviours and a support network, making sure you are supported every step of the way.
Learn how get the most out of the app in our video guides:
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1. Greene, J., J.H. Hibbard, R. Sacks, et al., When Patient Activation Levels Change, Health Outcomes And Costs Change, Too. Health Affairs, 2015. 34(3): p. 431-437.
2. Basch, E., Deal, A., Dueck, A., Scher, H., Kris, M., Hudis, C. and Schrag, D. (2017). Overall Survival Results of a Trial Assessing Patient-Reported Outcomes for Symptom Monitoring During Routine Cancer Treatment. JAMA, 318(2), p.197.
3. Hood, L. and C. Auffray, Participatory medicine: a driving force for revolutionizing healthcare. Genome Medicine, 2013. 4(110).
4. Ballurkar K, Tan Z, Lo J et al. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Digital and Telephone Health Coaching Program to Promote Improved Return to Work Outcomes in a Cohort of Australian Cancer Patients. 3rd Victorian Cancer Survivorship Conference [Presentation]. March 2020.
We collaborate with incredible non-for-profits, community champions and patient advocates, because together we can reduce the impact of cancer.
CancerAid proudly supports campaigns and initiatives that improves the lives of people affected by cancer.
Do you want to empower people affected by cancer in innovative ways? Get in touch today to see what a partnership with CancerAid can do for you and your community.
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