The app I wish my mother had before she died of cancer.

Hi, I am a cancer survivor and on my road to recovery. My mother has not been so lucky. I have no real design or coding skills, I licence my ideas out for free to anyone who is willing to work with me to make this a reality. Just trying to do this for my mum :) <br><br>My idea is to create a free app that will help cancer patients and carers to communicate and manage their care and well-being during treatment. When my mother was undergoing chemo/radiotherapy, even though her treatment was very similar to mine, there wasn't a lot of focus on integrative therapy such as yoga, meditation, diet and exercise. I saw her weight drop to a scary 40kg. I watched her give up smoking and then return to it..and I wasn't aware of all the alternative and supportive care options that could have helped her through. At that time I was fighting my own battle, but with the support of my husband, I was able to afford some private care that helped me recover more quickly and with better quality of life. <br><br>I want to licence this idea to anyone willing to collaborate on this project. I have no coding or app development skills, though I have research experience in healthcare for over 20 years, and more recently in cancer care. I am a cancer survivor myself. You can contact me via email at <[email protected]> or via linkedin under Paolina McGough. <br><br>The app I imagine would have the following features:<br><br>**Care Team:**<br>Create a list of care providers, such as oncologists, primary care physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.<br>Share medical records, test results, and treatment plans with care providers.<br>Set reminders for appointments, medication, and procedures.<br><br>**Treatment Plans:**<br>Create a personalized treatment plan, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.<br>Track treatment progress, including medication schedules and side effects.<br>Share treatment plans with care providers.<br><br>**Symptom Management:**<br>Track symptoms, such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and anxiety.<br>Choose from a library of integrative therapies, such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and massage.<br>Connect with providers for symptom management.<br><br>**Nutrition and Wellness:**<br>Access recipes and meal planning tailored to cancer treatment.<br>Find nearby nutrition counseling services.<br>Connect with fitness providers, such as yoga instructors or personal trainers.<br><br>**Emotional Support:**<br>Connect with support groups, including online forums and in-person meetings.<br>Access counseling services, including individual and group therapy.<br>Share feelings and experiences with loved ones.<br><br>**Medication Management:**<br>Track medication schedules and dosages.<br>Set reminders for medication and refill prescriptions.<br>Share medication lists with care providers.<br><br>**Integrative Therapies:**<br>Access a library of integrative therapies, including yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and massage.<br>Connect with providers for integrative therapies.<br>Track therapy progress and share with care providers.<br><br>**Resources:**<br>Access cancer-related resources, including books, articles, and websites.<br>Find nearby cancer support services.<br><br>**Community:**<br>Connect with other cancer patients and survivors.<br>Join support groups and online forums.<br>Share experiences and advice.<br><br>**Caregiver Support:**<br>Access resources for caregivers, including books, articles, and websites.<br>Connect with caregiver support groups.<br><br>**Insurance and Billing:**<br>Track insurance claims and billing.<br>Access resources for navigating insurance and billing.<br><br>**Reminders:**<br>Set reminders for appointments, medication, and procedures.<br><br>**Notifications:**<br>Receive notifications for appointment reminders, medication schedules, and treatment plans.<br><br>**Security:**<br>Store medical records and personal data securely.<br>Comply with HIPAA regulations.<br><br>**Customization:**<br>Personalize the app with preferences, such as font size and color scheme.<br><br>**Feedback:**<br>Provide feedback and suggestions for app improvement.<br><br>This is my dream. I dream to licence this out for free, to get the app created and out there to help those seeking cancer treatment, alongside supportive care. <br><br>Please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm still learning, so let's do this together :)