Palliative Care & How it Fits in Your Treatment Plan

Eliza joined HealthTree in March 2026 as the Leukemia Patient Health Education Manager. Prior to joining HealthTree, she completed a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Brigham Young University and worked with a variety of underserved populations in government and healthcare settings, including Americorps and Utah Health Department. When not in office, Eliza enjoys reading, writing and learning new things about the world.

Janet L. Abrahm, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Institute Physician at DFCI, specializing in palliative care at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. After two decades as a hematologist/oncologist, she founded the first palliative care service and fellowship at DFCI and BWH. She has been a leader in national and international palliative care education, with over 150 publications, including her groundbreaking book Comprehensive Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for Patients with Cancer. Dr. Abrahm has received numerous accolades, including ASCO’s 2024 Walther Cancer Foundation Supportive Oncology Award for her contributions to supportive and palliative oncology care.