The Research Behind This App

Guided imagery and visualisation techniques have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve emotional wellbeing in cancer patients and individuals experiencing medical treatments.

Positive affirmations and constructive self-talk have been shown to support resilience, reduce stress responses, and improve emotional regulation for everybody, and also for those having cancer treatment.

Adequate hydration and diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are associated with improved overall health during treatment, immune support, and better recovery outcomes.

Regular movement and appropriate exercise are strongly supported by research to improve physical function, reduce fatigue, improve mood, and enhance quality of life in cancer patients.

Gratitude practices are well established as supporting good mental health, and have also been linked to cancer patients having an improved mood, reduced depressive symptoms, better sleep, and enhanced psychological resilience .

Noticing small wins can help you recognise progress, strength and moments of meaning: even on difficult days. Research suggests that acknowledging small steps forward, positive daily events and moments worth savouring may support motivation, mood, resilience and emotional wellbeing.

Research shows that people are more likely to achieve goals when they monitor their progress, especially when that progress is recorded or shared with others. Goal-setting interventions may also be more effective when goals are public or group-based. Digital health research suggests that gentle, supportive accountability can improve adherence when it is delivered in a trustworthy and non-judgemental way.