“CANCER IS A THIEF”

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Some may wonder what drives someone to become a Cancer researcher. In this video titled “Cancer is a thief” Dr. Ruben Mesa speaks movingly of his personal and professional motivations as a Cancer Center Director, renowned MPN researcher and human being who has experienced personal loss. Thank you Dr. Mesa for sharing your personal story, and for your work on behalf of those living with the rare blood cancers myeloproliferative neoplasms. 

Author: Michelle Woehrle

Michelle Woehrle joined the MPN Research Foundation in 2007 after being inspired by their mission to fund research that will improve the lives of people living with the rare blood cancers PV, ET and MF. In 2015 she was promoted to Executive Director. She has assisted with the expansion of the grants program, grassroots initiatives to connect with more patients internationally and optimize operations for the Foundation.