BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri diagnosed with Polycythaemia vera

Health & Fitness
7 Sep 2026 • 4:17 AM MYT
The Independent
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BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri diagnosed with Polycythaemia vera

  • BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she has been undergoing treatment for an incurable blood cancer over the past two years.
  • The 49-year-old presenter was diagnosed with Polycythaemia vera, a rare type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and causes blood to thicken.
  • Her treatment involves having blood periodically removed to reduce her red blood cell count, a process that causes fatigue.
  • Despite her diagnosis, Moshiri has continued to front live news broadcasts, including covering major global stories on 14-hour shifts.
  • Moshiri is now supporting Blood Cancer UK's 'Here for This' campaign to raise awareness about how the disease impacts everyday life and family moments.

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