Pinktober: TechGriot for the cause 🎗

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Technology, you might say, is an unexpected ally in the fight against breast cancer. Each year, Pink October brings together millions of people around a common cause: The fight against breast cancer. What if technology became our best ally in this battle ?🤔

Apps to feel supported🤗

Numerous mobile applications have been created to support women affected by the disease, as well as men. Even if the rate of men affected by the disease remains low (1%), at least 55 of the 260 cases reported died from it.

These applications offer tracking tools, discussion forums, meditation programs, and many other features to promote well-being and mutual support.

TechGriot has compiled for you useful applications to help and guide you during Pinktober. Let’s discover them together 😎🎁

Information and Prevention

• Keep A Breast: Extremely popular, this application offers clear and concise information on breast cancer, advice for self-examination, and reminders for screening appointments.
• Teach on Earth: This application also addresses screening for several types of cancers, including breast cancer. It also offers quizzes, videos, and articles to better understand the disease and prevention methods.

Support

• Vik Sein: This is a chatbot that provides real daily support. It also answers many questions about the disease, treatments, well-being, and offers a space to exchange with other concerned individuals.
• MyCharlotte: This is an application that offers support care programs at home, such as sophrology or relaxation sessions. It also allows you to follow your care journey and ask questions to the medical team.

For operated patients

• CAL & You: Developed by the Antoine Lacassagne Center, this application is primarily aimed at women who have undergone breast or gynecological cancer surgery. It provides a wealth of personalized information about the intervention, recovery advice, and access to the care team.

Other useful applications

• Meditation and relaxation apps: Apps like Petit Bambou or Headspace can help manage stress and anxiety related to the disease.
• Physical activity tracking apps: Regular physical activity is highly beneficial for health. Apps lik Strava or Nike Run Club can motivate you and help you track your progress.

Artificial intelligence at the service of research 🤖

AI is also revolutionizing medical research. It allows for the analysis of vast amounts of data to identify new treatments, improve diagnoses, and personalize care.
Although not yet conclusive, AI is only suggestive. Caution ⚠ 

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Social networks, relays of hope 🎗💕

Social networks have become essential platforms for raising awareness, informing, and supporting patients. Hashtags like #PinkOctober help create connections and give visibility to the cause.

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Together, let’s make tech a tool for health 😉

Thanks to technological advances, we can hope for a better future for women and men affected by breast cancer. By sharing our stories, supporting initiatives, and using the tools at our disposal, we contribute to advancing research and improving the quality of life for patients.

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So, ready to take up the challenge with us ?