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Worried about cancer? Experiencing symptoms that aren't normal for you?

It is important you contact your hospital team or GP if this is the case - they want to hear from you.

Apps to support people affected by cancer in Greater Manchester

We have worked with our partner ORCHA to create a library of apps you can trust to support various aspects of life with and after cancer.

Coping with symptoms & side effects

Apps to help you cope and manage the effects of cancer.

View symptoms & side effect apps
Supporting your mental wellbeing

Apps to help you deal with the mental impact of cancer.

View mental health apps
Practical support

Apps to help you manage life with cancer - from organising your appointments, to meeting people like you who are going through cancer too.

View practical support apps

Digital Health Library

We have selected the best apps to support people affected by cancer. But plenty more apps have passed a standard quality check by ORCHA, the app experts. So if you want a wider choice of safe apps to try - you can search the full ORCHA app library here.

Top Concerns

People affected by cancer tell us that they struggle with sleep problems, fatigue and pain. Try these apps to support your wellbeing when living with and beyond cancer:

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PainC

Pain Management


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

69%

Level 3

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Sleepio

Healthy Living

Mental Health


In App Purchases

Apple iOS

85%

Level 3

Android

85%

Level 3

Web App

-

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ByYourSide: Cancer Support

Cancer

Utilities/ Administration


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

88%

Level 3

Android

87%

Level 3

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Additional information available to you

The GM Cancer Alliance website has lots of information about the work we are currently doing in Greater Manchester to improve the lives of people with cancer.

Find out more about the work of Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

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