Maryam Moshiri: BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Maryam Moshiri: BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer

Maryam Moshiri, a well-known presenter at BBC News, revealed that she is living with blood cancer, specifically polycythaemia vera, diagnosed in November 2024. Although this disease is incurable, it can be effectively managed with the right treatment. Moshiri shared her experience to raise public awareness, emphasizing the importance of regular blood tests that led to her diagnosis. After several venesection sessions, she started immunotherapy treatment that has improved her condition.

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