Hair loss and Cancer Treatment
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July 9, 2021

Hair Loss & Cancer Treatment – Why does it happen and what can I do about it?

In partnership with HeadWrappers this blog looks at cancer treatment related hair loss and management techniques.

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July 5, 2021

Urogenital Problems and Breast Cancer Treatment

While not always discussed in the doctor’s office, breast cancer treatment can have an effect on the genital and urinary areas.

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July 2, 2021

What is Chemobrain and what can I do about it?

Find out about possible causes and treatment options for the cancer side effect commonly referred to as chemo brain.

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June 28, 2021

Tumour gene tests: What are they and why should you know about them?

Genomic tests have changed how cancer is treated. In this blog we explain the objective and the different types of genomic tests available.

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June 18, 2021

Hormone therapy resistance: What you should know

Find out what hormone therapy resistance means, how it happens, and how it may affect you and your treatment plan.

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Blog
June 17, 2021

Your Pathology Results Explained

Your pathology results contain valuable information that will determine the type of treatment you receive. This can help you better understand your diagnosis and treatment plan. Start learning all the nitty-gritty details of a pathology report!

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June 15, 2021

Lymphedema and Cording: The science behind them

Lymphedema & cording are both commonly overlooked breast cancer treatment side effects. Learn more about how they can affect the body in this blog!

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June 11, 2021

Demystifying fear of breast cancer recurrence

Fear of breast cancer recurrence is one of the most common topics cancer survivors discuss. Learn more about it and how to manage it.

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Radiotherapy for breast cancer
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June 10, 2021

Lumpectomy and radiotherapy: All you need to know

Find out everything about lumpectomy and radiotherapy, as well as some results from recent clinical trials, and useful tips for you to manage common side effects caused by these treatments.

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June 8, 2021

5 Facts You May Not Know About Breast Cancer

From its first record to the discovery of its common treatments, uncover more about breast cancer.

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Tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer treatment
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May 21, 2021

Tamoxifen vs. Aromatase Inhibitors – How do they work?

Both tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors are hormonal therapies used in the treatment of estrogen positive breast cancers to stop tumor growth and recurrence.

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Joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitor treatment for breast cancer
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May 21, 2021

Aromatase Inhibitors and Joint Pain: Causes and Ways of Managing

Joint pain is common amongst breast cancer patients using Aromatase Inhibitors. Learn more about the various ways of managing this side effect.

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Blog
February 11, 2021

Mastectomy and breast reconstruction: Your options

Surgery is one of the first treatments a breast cancer patient receives. Find out more about the different types of mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

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News
December 17, 2020

The future of healthcare is through apps: A Siemens Healthineers Analysis

The team at Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has explored how digitalisation has impacted patient care. Find out how OWise can improve cancer care and how to integrate it into your hospital.

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Blog
October 8, 2020

It’s All About HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

If you have HER2-positive breast cancer, this is the blog for you! Find out exactly what HER2 is and how it may affect your treatment plan.

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News
March 23, 2020

Digital health apps to transform cancer and dementia care

OWise for prostate cancer is currently under development. Read here to see OWise’s feature in The Herald and how the app hopes to benefit prostate cancer patients.

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March 10, 2020

OWise wins top NESTA Healthier Lives Data Fund Prize

Px Healthcare won £60,000 in funding from the Scottish Government to keep developing their products and scale them across Scotland.

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News
February 20, 2020

NHS Lothian trials groundbreaking OWise cancer patient app

A version of OWise that is integrated into the hospital’s electronic health record system is being trialled at NHS Lothian in Scotland. Read here to see OWise’s feature in The National about this, and how it is benefitting patients and clinicians.

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February 25, 2019

NICE exemplar

A case study example in the NICE evidence standard framework for digital health technologies.

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February 4, 2018

OWise receives top prize in Scotland’s Cancer Innovation Challenge

OWise was one of the projects selected to win the finals and progress to phase two of the Cancer Innovation Challenge!

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January 1, 2018

NHS Digital approved

OWise is one in five cancer apps listed in the NHS app library.

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July 1, 2017

CE-marked: Class I Medical Device

OWise was CE-marked to comply with the European regulatory standards for safety and usage on the 7th of May, 2014.

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June 8, 2017

OWise breast cancer listed in the Top 25 of all health apps by IQVIA.

OWise breast cancer was listed in the Top 25 of all health apps by IQVIA.

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News
June 23, 2016

NHS Innovation Accelerator

Anne joined the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) from the Netherlands to develop OWise in 2015. The NIA is facilitating Anne’s … Continue reading “NHS Innovation Accelerator”

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