Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBBC 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. In fullBBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable cancerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri diagnosed with Polycythaemia vera
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBBC 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. In fullBBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable cancerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
