Love your breasts? So do we!
This month is National Breast Cancer Month, and we at Maxim Hygiene, want to take the time to introduce a few apps to you that could help save your life or help you to educate the women in your life. Why is it so important that you care? Because about 1 in 8 women globally will develop breast cancer.
“mHealth”, or the integration of technology and health, has resulted in over 40,000 apps on the market – all which are designed to help people in managing their health. From tracking miles run for charity to caloric intake, these apps allow people to be more conscious about their lifestyle and habits.
One of the most important categories of these mobile health apps is that which focuses on prevention/education. While there are several companies working on technologies that will allow people to check for breast cancers using their smartphones, prevention apps have already been on the market, and been quite effective, for several years!
Many of these apps teach women how to conduct Breast Self Examinations (BSEs) – in order to teach women about how to properly identify suspicious lumps, earlier on, so that the chances of stopping the cancer in an early stage are higher.
About 40% of diagnosed breast cancer cases are detected by women who felt lumps themselves – hence, the necessity for regular checks. To help you do so, here are some of our favorite breast cancer prevention apps!
1. Your Man Reminder
Combine your menses-related lust with good sense and have the man of your choice not only remind you to conduct your BSE, but also walk you through the steps on how to do it properly.
2. iBreastCheck
This wonderful app not only lets you set reminders, but also compiles reports for you to review, save, or share with your doctor. Also, find links for how to contribute to the war against cancer. 
3. Keep A Breast
This app focuses on teaching you how to conduct a BSE, when to do it, and gives tips teaching younger adults on how to be healthy, avoid cancer causing toxins, and early detection.
Have another favorite app we didn’t list? Let us know on Twitter! Or check out Healthline’s list of 19 apps for breast cancer.