- BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she is living with polycythaemia vera, a rare form of blood cancer.
- The 49-year-old presenter of The World Today has been undergoing treatment for the past two years while continuing her reporting duties.
- Polycythaemia vera causes the bone marrow to produce too many red blood cells, making the blood thicker and raising the risk of blood clots.
- Symptoms of the incurable condition include fatigue, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, flushed skin, and itching.
- Around 15,000 people in Britain live with the disease, which is primarily managed through medication and regular bloodletting.
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