Need provides an AI‑driven cancer protection platform that continuously analyzes users' multimodal health data to deliver personalized screening recommendations, book appointments at over 40 partnered centers, and store records in a secure Health Wallet. When cancer is diagnosed, the system aggregates medical data from any Korean hospital, offers clinicians up‑to‑date treatment guidelines and expert network access, and supplies patients with dedicated nurse support. After treatment, Need’s Recovery mode monitors survivorship, alerts for recurrence, and offers physical and emotional support through its app.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals lack continuous, personalized guidance for cancer prevention, early detection, and post‑treatment care, leading to delayed screenings, suboptimal treatment decisions, and higher recurrence risk.
Solution
Need offers an AI‑driven, end‑to‑end cancer protection platform that supports users throughout the entire cancer journey. In Healthy Mode, the system continuously analyzes multimodal health data, provides personalized screening recommendations from trusted institutions, and enables appointment booking at over 40 affiliated centers. Upon diagnosis, Treatment Mode aggregates the patient’s medical records from any Korean hospital, stores them securely, and supplies doctors with up‑to‑date global treatment guidelines and access to a network of cancer experts, while patients receive ongoing nurse support. Recovery Mode delivers survivorship guidelines, monitors for recurrence, and offers physical and emotional support through the Need app, allowing users to reactivate Treatment Mode if symptoms reappear. All data are kept in a Health Wallet, and AI generates actionable insights and badge‑based incentives to promote healthy habits.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals seeking proactive cancer prevention and patients undergoing cancer treatment in South Korea, as well as healthcare providers and hospitals that require integrated data management and AI‑assisted treatment guidance.
Features
- Continuous AI analysis of multimodal health data to generate personalized cancer screening schedules
- Integrated booking system for 40+ partnered screening centers based on national and specialist guidelines
- Health Wallet that securely stores medical records and enables rapid data aggregation from any Korean hospital within 24 hours
- AI‑powered decision support for clinicians, including latest global treatment protocols and connection to an expert oncology network
- Dedicated cancer‑nurse assistance throughout treatment and recovery phases via the Need app
- Survivorship and recurrence monitoring tools with automated alerts and badge incentives for healthy behaviors
- Seamless transition between Healthy, Treatment, and Recovery modes to maintain comprehensive care continuity