A companion for the cancer journey.
Free. Private. Open source. Always here.
"Maria kept a list of questions for her oncologist. On hard days she only answered one thing: What was one small good thing today? Over time, those notes became a map of her own strength."
No accounts. No sign-up. No email required.
Everything runs in your browser. There is no server.
Save encrypted backups with a passphrase only you know.
We literally cannot see your data. Verify it — it's open source.
Takes 10 seconds. No questions, no sign-up.
BesideYou does not give medical advice and should not be used in emergencies. Always contact your care team or emergency services if you are worried about your health.
You're not invisible here. BesideYou has features built for you — medication logs, handoff briefings for shift changes, questions for the doctor, and a reminder to take a break yourself.
A gift from Almost Magic Tech Lab · Sydney
MIT Licence
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I'm navigating my own cancer journey.
I'm a carer, partner, or family member providing daily support.
Someone I care about has cancer.
How can we help you today?
You don't need to use everything here. Most people start with just one thing.
BesideYou keeps everything on your device. Nothing is stored online, no account needed, no one else can see your data.
Your browser is the only place your data lives — save a backup regularly to keep it safe.
A few gentle questions. About 2 minutes. Skip anything you like.
Crisis support, breathing exercises, and immediate help
Your data lives in this browser. Save a backup to keep it safe.
Use restore to continue on a different device.
Printable visit summaries for your doctor. Gentle weekly reflections. Carer-specific checklists for surgery, chemo, and recovery days.
BesideYou is open source. Contribute or create a version for your community →
BesideYou does not give medical advice.
Always contact your care team or emergency services if you are worried about your health.
A gift from Almost Magic Tech Lab · Sydney
Open source · MIT Licence
Skip anything you don't want to answer. Even one answer helps.
What this does
A simple way to record how you're feeling today — physically and emotionally.
When you'd use it
Before an appointment, so you don't have to remember everything on the spot. Or when something changes and you want to keep a record.
You don't need to
Track every day. Once a week is enough. Even once a month. There's no streak, no score, no pressure.
Tracking symptoms helps you have clearer conversations with your care team. You don't have to track everything — even noting one symptom can help.
What this does
Tracks what you're taking, when, and how it makes you feel.
When you'd use it
When you start a new medication, or when you want to show your care team what you've been on.
You don't need to
Be precise about times. "Morning" and "evening" is enough.
Keep track of what you're taking, when, and any effects you notice. This helps your care team see the full picture.
What this does
Keeps your medical appointments in one calm place — dates, locations, who you're seeing, and what to ask.
When you'd use it
When you get a new appointment and don't want it lost in a text message or scribbled on an envelope.
You don't need to
Enter everything. Even just the next one helps.
Keep your appointments, questions, and notes together. Patients forget 40–80% of what doctors say — writing it down helps.
Add questions as you think of them. Bring this list to your next visit.
What this does
A place to save small moments of light — things that made you smile, even briefly.
When you'd use it
When something good happens, however small. A kind word. A cup of tea. Sunshine through a window.
You don't need to
Find something every day. Some days are just hard, and that's okay.
Even on the hardest days, there can be small moments of light.
A kind word. A good cup of tea. A moment of sunshine. A text from someone who cares.
This is a place to collect them. On difficult days, you can come back here and remember: good moments exist, even in this journey.
What this does
Simple breathing and grounding exercises to help calm your mind when things feel overwhelming.
When you'd use it
When anxiety creeps in, when you can't sleep, or when you just need a moment to pause.
You don't need to
Do it "right". Just breathe. There's no wrong way to take a moment for yourself.
Take a moment. You deserve it.
"This moment will pass."
A gentle guided breathing to calm your nervous system.
Connect with the present moment using your senses.
It's okay to close this and come back later. No pressure.
What this does
A private space to write whatever you need to. Nobody sees this but you.
When you'd use it
When something's too big to hold in your head. When you need to put it down somewhere.
You don't need to
Write well. Write anything. Even one word counts.
A private space for your thoughts. No one sees this but you.
What this does
Medical terms explained in plain language — no jargon, no assumptions.
When you'd use it
When your doctor says something you don't understand, or when you want to look something up without scaring yourself on Google.
You don't need to
Learn all of these. Just look up what you need, when you need it.
Medical terms explained in plain language. Tap any term to learn more.
What this does
Connects you to support services — financial help, transport, counselling, practical support.
When you'd use it
When you don't know where to start, or when you need something specific but don't have the energy to search.
You don't need to
Know what you're looking for. Just browse what's here.
Australian support services for patients and carers. All free.
All resources are Australian and free to access.
You are not alone. Support is available.
Difficulty breathing, chest pain, severe bleeding, or your cancer team told you to call in an emergency:
📞 Call 000 NowThese lines are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Sometimes we need a moment to breathe before we can reach out.
You are still here. That matters.
Whatever you are facing right now, you do not have to face it alone. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
What this does
A way to summarise what happened on your shift, so the next carer knows what to expect.
When you'd use it
When someone else is taking over care — even for a few hours. Especially when you're too tired to explain everything out loud.
You don't need to
Write a detailed report. Even a few words about medications and mood helps.
When you hand over to the next carer, this helps them know what happened on your shift.
The hardest part of caregiving isn't the medical care — it's the handoff between tired humans.
Breathe with me.
Ground yourself, gently.
Words for the dark.
Someone to talk to
These are real people, available right now. You don't need a reason to call.
It's okay to close this and come back later.
Everything you track in BesideYou stays on this device, in this browser. Nothing is stored online, no account needed, no one else can see your data. That's by design — your privacy matters more than our convenience.
But it also means your browser is the only place your data lives. Save a backup regularly to keep your records safe.
Save a copy of everything you've tracked — your entries, notes, and settings — as a file on your device.
Restore from a previous backup file.
Remove everything from this browser. This cannot be undone.