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With Coach, we are in this together

HealthTree Coaches are experienced patients and caregivers who understand the importance of support from someone who knows first-hand what you’re going through.

Personalized Coaching

All Coaches are volunteer survivors or caregivers who want to share their experiences and help guide you through your diagnosis and treatment.

You can find a coach who:
  • Has your type of disease
  • Had a similar treatment
  • Has personal areas of experience to match your needs
  • Lives in your geographic area
You are able to work with more than one Coach at a time and can connect by phone, computer or in person.

Become a Coach

  • Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
  • No experience needed – we provide comprehensive training on skills and knowledge to help you succeed.
  • Commitment - Dedicate at least 8 hours per month for one year.
  • Access to easy-to-use resources, including online videos, webinars, and helpful tools to help you find the right answers quickly.

Find Meaningful Connections

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Mark Bastian

multiple myeloma coach since 2023

My name is Mark, I am 65 years old. My husband Rodd & I live in San Miguel de Allende MX. In April 2022 I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma by my doctor here in Mexico. Went through 4 months of treatment. In August of 2022, we traveled to Nashville TN to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute to begin the process of Stem Cell Transplant. September 2nd I had my transplant. We stayed in Nashville to the beginning of October. We then traveled back to San Miguel. I am happy to report my transplant was a success. I am cancer cell free & myeloma free. Back at the gym, back to cooking & baking that I love so much. My background is in the baking industry. My life today is better than I could have imagined a year ago. Yes, I am a bit slower, do experience some back issues but it's nothing compared to where I was. I am so grateful for today. My husband Rodd just came back from a 6 week, 7,635 mile tour of the US. We called it "Remission Tour 2023". We visited family, my children & our grandsons. It was truly wonderful and beat expectation. Plus, I felt great on this trip. We met with my doctors in Nashville as well for a follow up great lab results. Having Multiple Myeloma was not easy, some of the worst days in my life. I am so grateful for the great doctors, nurses who treated me, the love and support I received from friends & family, mostly from the care I received from my husband Rodd. Could not have walked through this without him. When I found out I had Multiple Myeloma I void I would remain positive as possible, take this serious, ask for help, keep a sense of humor. All this help me in so many ways.

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