Development of a Support and Connection Platform for Cancer and Postcancer Patients

Patients undergoing or recovering from cancer treatments often face a lack of accessible, trustworthy, and practical support systems. They struggle to connect with others experiencing similar diagnoses or treatment paths, and need scientifically-backed advice on managing side effects, coping strategies, and lifestyle adjustments. Existing resources are fragmented, making it difficult for patients to find comprehensive and personalized support in a centralized online platform.

A healthcare-focused organization aiming to provide patients with peer support, reliable information, and emotional resources to improve quality of life during and after cancer treatment.

• Create a secure, user-friendly website that enables cancer and postcancer patients to share experiences, access support, and find community.
• Implement a matching algorithm that helps users connect with others based on diagnosis, treatment stage, or shared experiences.
• Develop a comprehensive content management system for medical articles, real-life stories, Q&A, and educational resources.
• Build a private portal for users to register, add friends, message each other securely, and customize their support experience.
• Ensure the platform operates reliably with fast load times, responsive design, and secure data handling to maintain user trust.
• Launch the platform efficiently, facilitating quick access to support and information, thereby reducing users' search frustration.

• Informative website with easily accessible medical articles and inspirational stories.
• User registration and secure login with medical onboarding process.
• Private portal for users to find friends and communicate via private messaging.
• Matching algorithm that pairs users based on shared diagnosis, treatment, or age group.
• Ability for users to add and remove friends, and save favorite articles.
• An extensive Q&A section to address common questions with verified information.
• Future integration plans for a community forum (next phase).

• Medical content databases for verified articles
• Secure messaging infrastructure
• User authentication and medical onboarding systems

• High performance with fast load times (under 3 seconds on average)
• Robust security protocols to protect sensitive user data
• Scalability to support growing user base
• Responsive design compatible with desktops, tablets, and smartphones

The platform is expected to provide a centralized, reliable support community for cancer patients, significantly reducing the time users spend searching for trustworthy information and connection opportunities. By facilitating peer support and access to scientifically-backed advice, it aims to improve emotional well-being and quality of life. The project will enable more efficient patient engagement, foster community building, and potentially reduce the psychological distress associated with cancer care, leading to higher patient satisfaction and better overall outcomes.