Smartphone app improves quality of life for advanced cancer patients

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A smartphone app helps advanced cancer patients maintain quality of life by tracking symptoms. The SUPPORT+ app prompts weekly symptom questionnaires, leading to better quality of life and fewer hospitalizations compared to usual care. The study involved over 1,200 patients and showed improved functioning and quality-of-life scores for app users.


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