Breast cancer apps that every woman needs.

This year alone 15,600 Australian women are predicted to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Of these 15,600, the National Breast Cancer Foundation predicts that two in three women will be between the age of 40 to 69, and could well include someone you know.

Nobody knows your breasts as well as you, but sometimes you need help remembering when your next check-up is, or how to detect early symptoms.

Whether you have just been diagnosed, you know someone who has or are struggling to remember when your last mammogram was – these apps will help you.

1. Keep a Breast

Does it cost anything? No.

Is it available on Android and Apple? Yes.

What does it do? Shows you the best ways to check your breasts and gives you monthly alerts for when you should check them.

Who is it useful to? People with busy schedules who need reminders to check their breasts. So that's pretty much every woman.

2. Breast Cancer: Beyond the Shock

Does it cost anything? No.

Is it available on Android and Apple? Yes.

What does it do? Beyond the Shock is a comprehensive guide about what to expect once you've been diagnosed with breast cancer. Its aim is to be a resource for those who have been diagnosed, as well as their loved ones.

Who is it useful to? People who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. It's a sensitive and comprehensive guide.

3. Early Detection Plan: Breast Cancer

Does it cost anything? No.

Is it available on Android and Apple? Yes.

What does it do? Flags signs and symptoms of breast cancer and encourages routine breast exams and mammograms in the hope to promote early detection.

Who is it useful to? People who have a history of breast cancer in their family.

4. Breast Cancer Reference

Does it cost anything? No.

Is it available on Android and Apple? Yes.

What does it do? It's a glossary of breast cancer terms — offering descriptions and explanation of each.

Who is it useful to? People who are suffering from, or know someone who has breast cancer and want a deeper understanding.

5. iPharmacy

Does it cost anything? No.

Is it available on Android and Apple? Yes.

What does it do? iPharmacy is a pill tracker, giving information about numerous medicines and drugs that are used during chemotherapy.

Who is it useful to? People who are suffering from breast cancer and want to know more about the medication they're taking.

6. My Breast Cancer Journey

Does it cost anything? No.

Is it available on Android and Apple? Yes.

What does it do? My Cancer Journey provides information and a community for people diagnosed with breast cancer. It offers educational documents and a forum for people to share personal stories.

Who is it useful to? People who are suffering from breast cancer or those who have a loved one who is suffering.

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