Belong.Life, developer of the world’s largest social network for cancer patients, caregivers and healthcare providers allowing cancer patients and their support network to explore and better manage the treatment journey and improve health related quality of life (hrQoL), has partnered with The Breast Health Foundation (BHF) and The Pink Parasol Project to provide support to breast cancer patients living in South Africa.
Together, the organizations will work towards improving the quality of life for breast cancer patients by increasing access to authentic and trusted medical information, connecting individuals to medical and patient support communities and providing personalized tools to assist throughout the cancer journey.
It is estimated that 3.6%, or one in 28, South African women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
Mobile app
Belong.Life’s free mobile app, Belong – Beating Cancer Together, currently used by more than 200,000 cancer patients and caregivers around the world, provides customized information about treatment and recovery, clinical trial matching, emotional support forums, as well as direct access to medical experts, providers, support programs and more.
