An app for New Zealanders affected by breast cancer to connect with others, share experiences, ask questions and get support.
mybc | By Melon Health |
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Cost | Free |
What does the app do?
The mybc app is an online community for people who have, or are supporting someone with, breast cancer. It was developed in partnership with the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. Users can join a number of different community chat groups, share their thoughts, comment on other people's posts, ask or answer questions. They can also connect with a mybc nurse by private message or community post via the app or via phone. In app has a diary section where users can list and track progress towards goals, record exercise, food, energy levels etc and allows users to set up medication and appointment reminders. It also includes a number of resources including a 16-week Living Well programme, educational videos, and personal stories.
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✔ A mybc nurse monitors the discussion forums, provides information and answers questions ✔ App includes a comprehensive self-help programme ✔ App has a variety of resources for further information ✔ Users can connect with people in their region (New Zealand only) |
✘ Some functions not easy to use - for example the date-of-birth calendar |
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