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Living with Blood Cancer

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) are a rare group of blood cancers that include Polycythemia vera (PV), Essential Thrombocythemia (ET), and Myelofibrosis (MF). I was diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera in 2010 at the age of 40, and I am grateful for everyday that I live and feel well. While this disease brings on many symptoms that have altered my life in some way or another, I am forever mindful how fortunate I am to be able to continue to work hard and play hard among the people that mean the very most to me in my life.

Currently there is no cure for MPNs. There are thousands of people around the world who have been diagnosed with MPNs who remain hopeful that someday a cure will be found. There is extensive ongoing research into MPNs, and I know in my heart that with continued perseverance and sufficient funding, a cure will be found and thousands of lives will be saved.

To help raise awareness and funding for MPNs, I have started a non-for-profit 501(c)3 organization called MPN Peoria. The goal of this organization is to lead the way in downstate Illinois for fundraising and awareness for MPNs. MPN Peoria’s tagline is “Making THE Difference”, and together, I believe that we truly can. I am grateful to all my friends and family who keep me lifted up and inspired to be the best person, mother, wife, friend, physician, and advocate that I can be. Before he died of acute leukemia, I once heard the famous sports reporter Craig Sager say, “What is time? Time is simply how you live your life.” Time is simply how you live your life, and I plan on spending mine dedicated to making sure others get that chance. Please help me in my cause and donate to MPN Peoria today. Thank you so much and God bless.

Michele A. Couri, MD.