Two Greenwich high school seniors, Brynn Forlizzi and Teddy Aaron, developed Soothe Note, an app that helps patients and caregivers log symptoms, medications and other care details into visit-ready reports. Forlizzi, diagnosed with ovarian cancer twice and now eight months into remission, says the app provides the independence she lacked during treatment. Aaron, who has long experience as a caregiver, says national recognition — including a letter from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump — has inspired them to expand the app's reach. The tool aims to improve patient-clinician communication and daily care management.
Teens Turn Personal Cancer Journeys Into Soothe Note — An App That Tracks Care Between Visits
Teens turn personal cancer battles into care-tracking app
Two Greenwich, Connecticut high school seniors have turned their personal experiences with cancer into Soothe Note, a mobile app designed to help patients and caregivers track care details between clinic visits and present them in easy-to-read reports for medical teams.
Soothe Note allows users to log symptoms, medications, moods, meals and questions for clinicians. Entries are compiled into visit-ready reports that patients or caregivers can share with doctors to improve communication and decision-making during appointments.
The co-founders, Brynn Forlizzi and Teddy Aaron, approached the problem from different perspectives. Forlizzi was diagnosed with ovarian cancer twice — first at age 15 during her freshman year, and again in her junior year after a year-and-a-half cancer-free. She is now eight months into remission.
"It feels so good to be healthy again," Forlizzi said on "Morning in America." "I really think my life would have been significantly easier if I was able to input, 'I took my med at this time, I'm feeling X-Y-Z symptom.'"
Aaron, who serves as Soothe Note's CEO, brings the caregiver perspective: his family has been affected by cancer since he was eight years old. That lived experience shaped the app’s focus on practical, everyday tracking that reduces the burden on patients and families.
The duo launched the app in 2026. Their work has attracted national recognition, including a letter from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump praising their achievement — a milestone the founders say motivated them to expand outreach and help more people manage care between visits.
Why it matters: Small, consistent records of medication times, symptoms and questions can improve clinical conversations, reduce missed doses or overlooked symptoms, and give patients greater autonomy and confidence when navigating complex treatment plans.
Looking ahead: Forlizzi and Aaron plan to continue refining Soothe Note based on user feedback and to broaden awareness among patients, caregivers and health providers who could benefit from clearer, more organized care records.
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