Someone Like Me

Someone Like Me is a dedicated cancer peer support and resource app for people affected by cancer in Ireland.

Founded by breast cancer survivor Vanessa Mooney, the app was built around one simple belief — that talking to someone who truly understands what you are going through can make all the difference.

CONNECT WITH SOMEONE LIKE YOU

Someone Like Me connects you with other cancer patients, survivors and family members based on diagnosis, cancer type and lived experience. Every connection is one-to-one and private.

Patients connect with patients. Families connect with families.

You choose who you connect with. You decide when you are ready to talk.

HOW IT WORKS

Create your profile and share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. Browse people who have been through something similar to you. Send a wave to connect — the other person must accept before any messages are sent.

Chat privately, share your story, ask questions, or simply know you are not alone. Pause or leave any conversation at any time, no explanation is needed.

REAL STORIES

Read and share real experiences from people across Ireland who have faced cancer. Stories are moderated to help keep the community safe, supportive and free from misinformation.

PODCASTS

Access podcast episodes covering cancer experiences, treatment, recovery and emotional wellbeing. The Someone Like Me podcast features real conversations, lived experiences and supportive discussions.

CANCER CARE SUPPORT DIRECTORY

Find trusted health and wellness providers who specialise in supporting people affected by cancer, including counsellors, physiotherapists, menopause after cancer support, diet and nutrition specialists, wig specialists and more.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

Access curated links to trusted Irish organisations including the Irish Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Ireland and the Marie Keating Foundation, all in one place.

BUILT FOR SAFETY

Email verification and two-factor authentication. Encrypted private messaging. No public forums or open discussion boards — Someone Like Me focuses on safe, private, one-to-one connections where patients connect with patients and families connect with families.

You choose who you connect with and can pause or leave any conversation at any time.

GDPR compliant data storage. Pilot testing supported through collaboration with St. James's Hospital, St. Vincent's Private Hospital and leading Irish healthcare partners. Proudly supported by Breast Cancer Ireland.

Someone Like Me is free to download and free to use.

It is not a medical service and does not provide medical advice. It complements, rather than replaces, clinical care.

Download Someone Like Me today and connect with people who truly understand.

Let's make cancer less lonely, together.