Mobile Apps for Cancer Patients

Mobile portal to MD Anderson patient records, patient education, and secure messaging.

Drugs.com provides a free Medication Guide app and a low-cost Pill Identifier App.

The top 1,500 prescribed medications in the United States have been carefully summarized by a Doctor of Pharmacy. New drug summaries are added every month, each including indications & dosage, interactions, precautions, side effects, available strengths, links to full prescribing information, and additional layman resources.

Keep yourself and loved ones safe and never forget to take your meds again with Medisafe, the easy-to-use and free app that helps you remember when to take your pills and manage pill usage.

The cancer reimbursement landscape continues to present ever-evolving challenges for clinicians and others that work with patients with cancer. As a response to these ongoing challenges, help is available through the NCCN Virtual Reimbursement Resource Room.

The Question Builder app helps patients and caregivers prepare for medical appointments and maximize visit time by preparing and organizing questions, taking photos of medication and conditions, and accessing educational materials.

The official app from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides up-to-date health information, including the latest news, images of the week, and access to reports and journals.

Challenge your Health IQ in this fun and educational health trivia app.

The Simply Sayin’™ app from Phoenix Children's Hospital uses pictures, sounds, and a child friendly glossary of terms to facilitate clear conversations between the healthcare provider, child, and family. Parents can also use this information to promote positive health care experiences for their children.

Relax with Calm, a simple guided mindfulness meditation app featured in the New York Times and LifeHacker, that focuses on stress reduction and will bring more clarity, joy, and peace of mind into your life anywhere you go. (In-app purchases)

Get more from your day through mindfulness, be less distracted and reactive, and focus on the things that matter most to you. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll learn how to train your mind and body for a healthier, happier life. Integrates with the Apple Health app. (Subscription after free trial)

Achieve your goals with Fooducate, a coach for people who want to eat a healthy, real food diet. Track your food, activity, sleep and mood. (In-app purchases)

ACS CARES™ provides a personalized support system to help you navigate life with cancer. The program equips those facing cancer with curated content, programs, and services to fit their specific cancer journey.

One place to coordinate help, communicate updates & receive emotional support. Schedule meal deliveries, rides to appointments, and visiting hours with the calendar.

Create a personal account that will be your place to share health updates, photos and videos with the people who care about you.