Oncology News Central (ONC)Top 10 Ways Apps Are Helping Oncologists

Mobile applications are actively reshaping oncology practice by streamlining clinical decision-making, patient management, and professional networking. As oncologists face increasing demands to stay current with new trials, drug approvals, and treatment protocols while managing heavy patient loads, these digital tools offer practical solutions for daily clinical challenges, from risk stratification to telemedicine implementation.

Key Points:

• Clinical decision support apps like ONCOassist enable real-time risk stratification, dosage calculations, and treatment outcome predictions, providing oncologists with immediate access to critical tools during patient consultations
• Electronic health record platforms with oncology-specific modules from providers like EpicCare and MEDITECH facilitate systematic documentation of cancer-specific patient data, improving workflow efficiency and record organization
• Telemedicine applications such as Healow and Doximity have expanded access to care for remote patients while enabling toxicity monitoring during active treatment, leading to earlier intervention for adverse effects
• Trial-matching applications connect community oncologists with appropriate clinical trials for patients who have exhausted standard treatment options, streamlining the enrollment process
• Virtual tumor board platforms like Navify and NAVYA provide community oncologists and those in resource-limited settings access to global expert consultation for complex cases

“Most of the time, we are expected to make individualized decisions for our patients in front of them. Add to that all the paperwork, insurance approvals, and clinical work, and our workdays get quite hectic.”
— Amol Akhade, MD, MBBS, Medical Oncologist at Bethany Hospital in Thane, India

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