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.
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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.
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Coping with symptoms & side effects
Apps to help you cope and manage the effects of cancer.
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Supporting your mental wellbeing
Apps to help you deal with the mental impact of cancer.
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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.
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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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Pain Management
Entirely Free
69%
Level 3
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Healthy Living
Mental Health
In App Purchases
85%
Level 3
85%
Level 3
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Cancer
Utilities/ Administration
Entirely Free
88%
Level 3
87%
Level 3
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Check out our personalised care podcast
Local experts talk about the support you can expect from your care team.
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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