Rise Against Cancer
Health & Fitness
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Indian Cancer Society has developed free multilingual information app on oral, breast, cervical and lung cancer in audio-video format catering for literate and illiterate population. Other cancers will be added gradually.
The aim has been to provide 360-degree information around cancer which is holistic covering the disease, from physical, emotional and informational needs of an individual and their loved ones during their cancer journey in a language they are comfortable in. There is a pressing need for accessible and reliable resource that can provide, information, support and guidance to those affected by cancer.
With this in mind we have been working on developing a comprehensive cancer information which will be interactive in nature with the primary goal of the application being to empower affected individuals with knowledge, resources and support to navigate their journey more effectively.
Target audience is - Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Besides this anyone interested in getting information on cancer.
Format of the App:
Awareness: Disease area, early diagnosis, common symptoms, myths vs facts, trajectory of the disease.
Knowledge Sharing: Tool for sharing information
Engagement with patient community
Areas of focus in first phase –Breast cancers, cervical cancer, Oral / Head & Neck Cancer and lung cancer. Other cancers will be added gradually.
Target audience – Individuals interested in learning about cancer, those suffering from cancer as well as caregivers.
Literacy levels - Illiterate as well as literate.
Benefit for Patients
Guide:
End to end guidance: from screening to treatment
Guidance about funding, reimbursement and schemes, health and wellness.
Awareness about disease area: one stop platform having all information, support required
Early Diagnosis:
India public & private healthcare System is treatment focused - lacking focus on prevention and screening. This application will promote prevention and early screening, Signs and symptoms to watch.
Disease progression - How the disease progresses, importance of adherence to treatment, survivorship.
Navigation: Provide information on diagnostic and treatment centers
Community Connect: Allows patients to connect and learn from other experience and Virtual support groups
Since this is going to be an information based application areas being developed-
Content: Nutrition, Mental and Psychological issues,
Information on oral, breast, cervical and lung cancer cancers in 2 min audio video format leading the individual step by step through the whole spectrum of cancer.
Nutrition
Mental and psychological issues faced by patients, survivors and caregivers.
Importance of health insurance, financial literacy and legal help.
Resources which can be accessed- i.e. Hospitals, blood banks, places to stay, hospice care, prosthetics.
Exercises and physiotherapy
Financial literacy modules, importance of health insurance, universal health coverage.
Legal advice on patient’s rights and duties.
Development of support groups on virtual platform.
Podcasts
Survivor stories.
News feed - what's happening in the cancer arena.
Initial Languages – English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali.
Outcomes:
Our initiative aims to achieve two main outcomes:
1. Empowering individuals to make informed health decisions.
2. Establishing nationwide virtual support networks within communities.
While our app offers informational content, it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. For personalized guidance on cancer-related symptoms and medical decisions, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
The technical component for Phase -1 has been supported by Roche Pharma.
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Fixed some bugs
The developer, indian cancer society, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
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- Contact Info
- User Content
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Information
- Seller
- Indian Cancer Society
- Size
- 95.3 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- This app is rated 16+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls. - In-App Controls
Age Assurance
Frequent
Medical Treatment information
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- Copyright
- © indian cancer society