Our Story
When Jenny Ahlstrom was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2010, treatments for this rare blood cancer were limited, and Jenny didn’t have time to wait.
She and her husband, Paul, believed that the experiences of patients themselves held the key to faster research and better care. In 2012, they used their technology background to start the HealthTree Foundation.
It starts with your health story in one place
Most blood cancer patients receive care at more than one center, so their records end up scattered. HealthTree gives every patient a free Personal Health Record that brings those records together, so they can see their whole health story, including diagnoses, treatments and lab results, in one place.
Support that’s personalized to you
Because your Personal Health Record knows your diagnosis and where you are in treatment, HealthTree can tailor what you see. You can explore the FDA-approved treatment options for someone in your situation, find clinical trials that may fit, and get information that matches your stage of the journey, whether you’re newly diagnosed or facing a relapse. When you want to talk it through, a HealthTree Coach who has walked a similar path is there to help, and our videos, podcasts and educational meetings let you go deeper on the topics that matter to you right now.
Research that moves faster because of you
When patients choose to share their de-identified data, researchers can answer important questions in weeks instead of years, and at a fraction of the usual cost. HealthTree patients have already helped make possible more than 350 research projects with over 160 academic researchers, saving critical time for patients who can’t afford to wait.
Vision & Mission
See how we provide lifelong support and accelerate life-saving research.
Leadership
Meet the patients and experts leading our fight against cancer.
Annual Reports
Review our impact and see how your support drives medical progress.
HealthTree in the news
Stay updated on our latest research milestones and media features.
Care & Cure magazine
Read inspiring stories and the latest medical advice in our publication.
Contact us
Get in touch with our patient navigators for website use and disease support.
Policy & Advocacy
See how we champion policies that improve life for the blood cancer community.
What patients and doctors say
“HealthTree has created a unique opportunity for patients to empower research and really make a difference by putting their own data into HealthTree.”
Irene Ghobrial, MD
Dana Farber Cancer Institute