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On Cancer: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Unveils About Herbs Mobile Application

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By Allyson Collins, MS, Science Writer/Editor  |  Thursday, October 4, 2012
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has debuted About Herbs, a mobile application presented by our Integrative Medicine Service. The app, compatible with iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch® devices, gives users quick access to comprehensive information about herbs, botanicals, dietary supplements, complementary therapies, and more.

About Herbs, Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s first mobile app, draws from our About Herbs webpages. Users can explore evidence-based details about more than 260 products and services in the integrative medicine arena – from purported uses and chemical structure to adverse reactions and side effects. Each listing can be viewed in two formats: one written for consumers and the other for healthcare professionals. Updates and additions are provided automatically on a weekly basis.

“About Herbs draws from the robust content available on Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s website and makes it accessible on-the-go for healthcare practitioners and members of the general public alike,” explains Barrie R. Cassileth, Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service.

Additional features of the app include the ability to:

  • Search by product name, service name, or medical condition
  • Save your favorite listings
  • Browse listings without an Internet connection after the app has been downloaded
  • Share content with friends and colleagues by e-mailing the link to the information on our website

We invite you to download the Memorial Sloan-Kettering About Herbs app from the App StoreSM.

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Submitted by Alice  |  Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 9:39 AM.
When will it be available on Androids? I'd love to have this app to go with my Epocrates app.
Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 10:04 AM.
We're hoping to have a version available later this year. Thanks for your comment!
Submitted by Shweta Trehan  |  Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 9:15 PM.
Need it on my Blackberry soon. Pls...
Submitted by John Conti  |  Monday, October 8, 2012 - 9:03 AM.
Very useful app. One suggestion - make the ability to increase font size from inside app or from IOS settings. Thank you.
Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Monday, October 8, 2012 - 9:38 AM.
Thank you for your comment! This is a feature that we will put on our list for a future version of the app.
Submitted by Cheri Van Patten  |  Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 5:50 PM.
I currently recommend your website to my patients and now downloading the app to see if it is another resource that I can recommend, as a registered dietitian working in cancer care in Canada.
Submitted by Marlen L  |  Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 9:29 AM.
I am so excited to see this made into an App! Will there be an update for iOS 6 anytime soon? It would be amazing to see it on a larger screen.
Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 1:42 PM.
We're hoping to have a version optimized for iPhone 5 available later this year. Thanks for your comment!
Submitted by Randall Caporale  |  Friday, October 12, 2012 - 8:08 AM.
Android is now most-used smartphone platform worldwide - so why Apple OS-exclusive? http://www.pcworld.com/article/260846/gartner_android_extends_smartphone...
Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Friday, October 12, 2012 - 2:51 PM.
We're hoping to have a version available later this year. Thanks for your comment!
Submitted by Felix Ratcliff  |  Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 7:11 PM.
Given global smartphone market share, an Android version of this app is a must if MSKCC is to reach the greatest number of interested consumers
Submitted by Ralph Zech  |  Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 11:44 PM.
I also would like the Driod Ap. I belive that there are more Droid devices in use, so am always surprised to see the I ones first
Submitted by Kathleen Crowley  |  Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 4:32 PM.
I would love this for my Droid!
Submitted by Claire Hayden  |  Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 5:05 AM.
Will be a fantastic resource to have at fingertips in Oncology. Bring on the android version!
Submitted by Kim  |  Friday, February 1, 2013 - 1:37 PM.
Anxiously awaiting this app on Android! (Any updates?) Thank you
Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Monday, February 11, 2013 - 4:48 PM.
Thank you for your comment! We are currently testing a mobile web app version for use on Android and other devices. We hope to launch this soon.
Submitted by Jan  |  Sunday, February 10, 2013 - 9:36 PM.
As a medical advocate, this is a perfect tool to have, so how's that Android version coming along?
Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Monday, February 11, 2013 - 4:48 PM.
Thank you for your interest in our About Herbs app! We are currently testing a mobile web app version for use on Android and other devices. We hope to launch this soon.
Submitted by T  |  Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 10:40 PM.
The link to About Herbs on your website results in a message saying this application isn't available in the US, and at the Apple App Store, About Herbs isn't shown as an app. Is there another way to get the app for iPad?
Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Monday, April 8, 2013 - 2:40 PM.
Thank you for your interest in our About Herbs app! We are working with Apple to resolve the issue and expect the app to be available within the next 24 hours.
Submitted by Lilly  |  Monday, April 8, 2013 - 11:51 AM.
I receive the same message...not available in the U.S. I have an iPhone 5
Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Monday, April 8, 2013 - 2:39 PM.
Thank you for your interest in our About Herbs app! We are working with Apple to resolve the issue and expect the app to be available within the next 24 hours.
Submitted by TF  |  Monday, April 8, 2013 - 2:34 PM.
I've been searching the Apple app store and cannot find About Herbs anywhere. Is it still available?
Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Monday, April 8, 2013 - 2:40 PM.
Thank you for your interest in our About Herbs app! We are working with Apple to resolve the issue and expect the app to be available within the next 24 hours.
Submitted by Shirley  |  Monday, April 8, 2013 - 9:03 PM.
I read it on the news letter but I cannot find it in the App Store. Is there other way to download it?
Submitted by Valerie  |  Friday, May 3, 2013 - 3:33 PM.
I still am unable to find "About Herbs" in the App Store.
Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering  |  Friday, May 3, 2013 - 4:10 PM.
Hi Valerie, here is a direct link to the app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/about-herbs/id554267162?mt=8. Thank you for your comment!

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