October is breast cancer awareness month in a number of countries including South Africa. There’s a reason for this: according to Journey of Hope one in 29 women in South Africa will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some stage in their life and 1% of all breast cancers are found in men.
Although there are life-saving treatments that could possibly cure patients of the disease, information and prevention are better than cure. The following apps will help you know all you need to know and help you in your journey to getting treatment if you have already been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Awareness
Price: Free
Awareness is a locally produced app by AppCRAFT for developing countries that aims to promote awareness about breast cancer and teach people how to do self-examinations and identify early signs of breast cancer. “It is our hope that this application although relatively simple can save millions of lives through Awareness and education,” said in its MTN Business App of the Year entry.
[symple_column size=”one_half”] [symple_box] “Breast cancer education.“[/symple_box] [/symple_column][symple_box] Get it from Nokia Ovi Store [/symple_box]
Check Yourself
Price: Free
Self-examination has saved the lives of many women who were able to detect breast cancer in its early stages. Problem is, a lot of women don’t know how or when to do this. The Keep A Breast Foundation’s Check Yourself shows women how to conduct a breast self-examination and what red flags to look out for. You can also set a monthly reminder that will remind you to do your self-examination in case
[symple_column size=”one_half”] [symple_box] “Help with self-examinations.“[/symple_box] [/symple_column][symple_box] Get it from Google Play [/symple_box]
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Guide
Price: Free
If you’ve already been diagnosed with breast cancer, the Breast Cancer Diagnosis Guide app will help you with all the medical terms you need to know, medical illustrations and helpful explanations. It also walks you through your breast cancer pathology report and other diagnostic tests and you can personalise it by adding your diagnosis information for easy reference, and receive relevant articles featuring the latest research and news about breast cancer.
[symple_column size=”one_half”] [symple_box] “Know your medical facts“[/symple_box] [/symple_column][symple_box] Get it from iTunes App Store [/symple_box]
Breast Cancer: Beyond The Shock
Price: Free
If you have already been diagnosed with breast cancer or know someone who has, the Breast Cancer: Beyond the Shock app will help you come to terms with the diagnosis by allowing you to gain a better understanding of the disease. You can also submit questions on the app and have them answered by medical professionals, read inspiring stories about other women who have overcome breast cancer.
[symple_column size=”one_half”] [symple_box] “Helping you deal with a diagnosis“[/symple_box] [/symple_column][symple_box] Get it from iTunes App Store [/symple_box]
