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11 Feb, 2026
This article is medically reviewed by Dr. S. Bhattacharjee, Senior Consultant - Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Hospital, Bangalore.
Caring for someone with cancer or navigating the journey of cancer treatment can be incredibly challenging.
Just when you think that routine tasks are becoming difficult, you will have appointments, tests, reports, and various other things to look into.
Juggling too many things at once can often lead to confusion, missed appointments, or delays in getting care. To specifically address these problems and make the cancer journey easy for you,
HCG has come up with the HCG Care app to help with these problems. It is a full cancer care mobile app that connects hospitals, doctors, and patients.
This oncology app aims to make every part of cancer treatment easier by bringing everything together on one easy-to-use platform. The app is one of the best healthcare apps in India because it includes oncology-specific features that make things easier for patients, help them stick to their treatment plan, and improve communication.
It's not just another oncology app; it's a digital ally designed to help you through every step of your cancer journey.
The HCG Care app covers every part of managing cancer. Patients can now manage their whole care plan online, from making appointments and getting reports to arranging home care and ordering medicines.
In this article, we'll look at six practical ways that HCG Care, a patient-friendly oncology app by HCG, makes cancer care easier for thousands of patients and their families.
Setting up appointments has always been one of the most time-consuming parts of getting medical care.
The HCG Care app changes this by letting patients schedule an appointment with a doctor online in just a few taps. This feature for scheduling hospital appointments makes it easy and flexible to see an oncologist, a nutritionist, or any other specialist at any center of the HCG network that comprises 25 hospitals, which include both dedicated cancer hospitals and multispecialty hospitals.
The online doctor appointment app allows patients to choose their preferred hospital, select a doctor, view available times, and confirm their appointment immediately.
Users can manage, change, or cancel their appointments all with the same interface. Caregivers can also keep track of appointments for more than one family member, which makes the app one of the best healthcare tools for families in India.
Considered India's leading app for cancer patients, HCG Care cuts down on wait times at hospitals and helps patients stick to their care plans. The appointment reminder app sends reminders to make sure that patients never miss a consultation.
For people who are managing ongoing treatment cycles, this consistency means that people are more likely to stick with their treatment and follow up on time.
HCG Care is a unique oncology app for patient communication because it is easy to use and can be accessed from any network. It links patients with specialists at different HCG hospitals, making sure that every appointment is planned and recorded digitally so that it can be looked up later.
Telemedicine has changed the way patients talk to doctors, and the HCG Care app's video consultation doctor app feature takes this a step further.
Through secure, real-time video calls, patients can talk to oncologists and other specialists from anywhere in India. This telemedicine app is a lifesaver for people who live in remote areas or who have trouble getting to and from treatment.
Patients can share reports, get digital prescriptions, and even talk about side effects or follow-up questions through the online oncology consultation app. Advanced encryption and following healthcare data standards make sure that privacy is protected.
This digital access ensures uninterrupted care. For example, if a patient has side effects between chemotherapy cycles, they can quickly set up a video consultation instead of having to wait for their next hospital visit.
While chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation are the main cancer treatments, supportive treatments like nutrition advice, physical therapy, and counseling help patients recover fully.
The HCG Care app allows patients to book services like diet consultations, psychological counseling, physiotherapy, and palliative care.
Nutritionists help patients stay strong and deal with side effects, while counselors help them deal with the mental effects of cancer. Psychological counselling helps patients manage their emotional distress effectively. Physiotherapists help people who have had surgery move around and deal with tiredness.
The cancer care app makes it easier for patients to get to allied healthcare services, which encourages them to see treatment as a whole journey instead of just a series of medical appointments.
As an oncology patient education app, the HCG Care app features educational articles, doctor videos, and guides that help users learn about nutrition, lifestyle changes, and recovery milestones, which encourages them to take charge of their health.
A correct and timely diagnosis is the most important part of effective cancer management. The HCG Care app makes this easier with its ability to book lab tests and diagnostic tests online. Patients can book blood tests, scans, and health check-ups right from their phones without having to wait in long lines.
HCG Care also allows users to book for sample collection from their homes, which is especially helpful for people who have trouble visiting hospitals or labs frequently.
Patients can get their lab test results online through the digital health records app. They can also download their reports directly from the app. This helps patients have all their test reports in one place.
Managing multiple prescriptions and supportive drugs is one of the hardest things for cancer patients. The HCG Care app makes this process easier with its "order medicines online" feature.
Patients can easily place orders with HCG's pharmacy for cancer and generic medicines by scanning prescriptions or uploading digital copies.
The HCG Care app makes sure that cancer drugs and other prescribed medicines get to the patient's door safely and on time. This process is simple and safe because it offers features like reminders to refill and secure payment gateways.
Patients can focus on getting better and always have access to their medications without going to the pharmacy.
Note: All medicines ordered through the HCG Care app are dispensed exclusively by HCG-authorized, licensed pharmacies and sourced through a verified supply chain to prevent spurious or counterfeit drugs. Dispensing and refills are subject to valid prescriptions and mandatory clinical follow-ups, as advised by the treating oncologist.
The HCG Care app also allows you to book home healthcare services to support you after your discharge. This part lets patients quickly book physiotherapy home visits, hire a home nurse, or set up palliative care services.
This feature makes it easier for patients to get personalized care at home, especially after surgery or when their cancer is more advanced. Home nurses help with IV therapies, injections, and wound care, while physiotherapists help people regain their strength and mobility.
The HCG Care app also allows you to book home healthcare services to support you after your discharge. This part lets patients quickly book physiotherapy home visits, hire a home nurse, or set up palliative care services.
In India, the HCG Care app changes the way cancer care is given. It connects patients and their families by bringing together six important services: appointments, video consultations, support services, diagnostics, medicine ordering, and home care. Each function makes the treatment process easier and more personal.
HCG Care is one of the best oncology apps in India and is a model for the future of patient-centered digital healthcare.
Patients can get around problems of distance, time, and complexity with this cancer care app. The HCG Care app makes sure that every step is easy, safe, and helpful, whether you're making an appointment or looking over lab results. Download the HCG Care app right now and see how technology can help you heal, one tap at a time.
Dr. S. Bhattacharjee
Senior Consultant - Radiation Oncology MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology)
Dr. S. Bhattacharjee is a senior radiation oncologist at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru, with expertise in advanced radiotherapy techniques including IMRT, IGRT, CyberKnife, TomoTherapy, brachytherapy, and chemotherapy. With over two decades of experience, he has treated thousands of cancer patients across India and abroad. He discovered the immunomodifier Immuvac, approved by the USFDA. His work is widely published in international journals, and he actively contributes to research, education, and cancer awareness initiatives.
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