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BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer

BBC Health · Healthcare · 2026-09-06

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer. She was diagnosed in November 2024 with polycythaemia vera (PV) PV is a rare, treatable blood cancer that cannot be cured but can be managed effectively. In PV, your body makes too many red blood cells, which makes the blood thicker than normal. It leads to a higher risk of developing blood clots, which can cause a stroke or heart attack.

Why it matters. Why it matters: BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer.

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