To keep the NFCR community up to date with the best tools of technology, the team has compiled a list of the best apps for cancer patients in 2020.
In 2017, National Foundation for Cancer Research reviewed some of the best cancer apps available for patients and their families. From tracking appointments to monitoring health and finding expert advice, these phone apps proved to be a cancer patient’s best friend. Though three years doesn’t seem all that long, technology can change so much in a short period of time.
The year has been demanding and challenging in many ways, leaving many people across the world in isolation like never before. Prior to this year, apps were an additional resource used for convenience. The pandemic-related isolation has changed apps and remote tools into a necessity, sparking innovation and invention.
BELONG – Beating Cancer Together
Though Belong.Life is a new addition to the list, it is already being used by 250,000 people affected by cancer. Designed to mimic a social media platform, Belong helps people find support groups for all types of cancers and gives users access to leading researchers who can answer any questions a cancer patient or their family members may have. This free app also helps people find clinical trials and allows users to input medical records.
