# b-Well — Exercises for breast cancer

> Post-surgery breast cancer exercise and recovery guidance with tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Sussex.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-well/id1434857756 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Sussex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078224538)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 976 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-well/id1434857756/reviews.md

## What is b?

bWell is a tool specially designed to provide information on arm and shoulder exercises for people with breast cancer. This free app is suitable for people who had breast cancer surgery (without reconstruction), axillary lymph node sampling or clearance and radiotherapy. 

bWell comes with a 3-stage exercise program to support patients in the recovery after surgery and radiotherapy and help them to restore arm and shoulder movement and mobility. The tool helps patients to keep on schedule with calendar alerts and includes instructional videos that show how to perform each exercise. bWell tracks completed daily exercise sessions and overall progress in real time. Other features include written instructions, reminders and logs for the post-operative exercises, educational content and links to breast cancer services.

All materials in bWell are evidence-based and developed by researchers from Sussex Health Outcomes Research and Education in Cancer (SHORE-C) along with specialists in physiotherapy, media technology and breast cancer care. The content is informed by breast cancer survivors and is written to be easy for patients to understand and formatted to the mobile platform. A scientific paper has been published.  You can download it here https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11764-017-0630-3

Please read through the information in bWell before starting the exercises and remember that this tool should not replace any medical advice and information provided by healthcare professionals. 
We would like to hear about your experiences using the app.  We have developed a short survey which can be accessed here http://shore-c.sussex.ac.uk/bwell-long.html

## Key features

- 3-stage exercise program
- Instructional videos
- Written exercise instructions
- Calendar alerts and reminders
- Progress tracking
- Educational content
- Links to breast cancer services

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-well/id1434857756/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very useful after surgery

*2021-09-18*

Arm stiffness after breast cancer surgery can be a real problem. Usually the exercises given to improve movement are just one sheet of A4 that be difficult to follow and are too basic.
This free app developed by breast cancer researchers and surgeons goes into much more detail at a pace that it is easy to follow. The videos are so much easier than following written instructions too.
A great help on the road to recovery.

### 5/5 — Great to help recovery

*2020-08-11*

A wonderful app for exercises to help affected side. I’m 9 months after surgery and wish I had this sooner! Love the reminders and great to tick off each time. Thank you ❤️

### 3/5 — No Sound

*2020-06-21*

I just downloaded the app. App looks good and I would like to try it but there is no sound. Exercise instructor cannot be heard.

## Frequently asked questions about b

### What is b-Well used for?

b-Well is a free medical app designed to provide information and guidance on arm and shoulder exercises for individuals recovering from breast cancer surgery, lymph node sampling/clearance, and radiotherapy. It aims to help restore movement and mobility.

### Is b-Well suitable for all breast cancer patients?

b-Well is specifically designed for patients who have had breast cancer surgery without reconstruction, axillary lymph node sampling or clearance, and radiotherapy. It is not intended as a replacement for professional medical advice.

### How does b-Well help with exercise?

b-Well offers a 3-stage exercise program with instructional videos and written instructions. It also includes calendar alerts and reminders to help users stay on schedule with their post-operative exercises.

### Can b-Well track my progress?

Yes, b-Well tracks completed daily exercise sessions and overall progress in real time. It also includes logs for post-operative exercises.

### What kind of educational content does b-Well provide?

In addition to exercise guidance, b-Well provides educational content related to breast cancer recovery and links to relevant breast cancer services. All materials are evidence-based and developed by researchers and specialists.

### Does b-Well have ads?

No, b-Well is a free app and does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is b-Well available on?

b-Well is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was b-Well last updated?

The latest version of b-Well was released and last updated on September 14, 2018.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2018-09-14

No release notes.

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