BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.
BBC News anchor Maryam Moshiri has disclosed she is battling blood cancer. The 49-year-old anchor shared her diagnosis two years ago to increase awareness about the disease. Moshiri was diagnosed in November 2024 with polycythaemia vera (PV), a rare blood cancer that causes an excess of red blood cells, thickening the blood and increasing the risk of blood clots.
Symptoms are often vague, making early detection difficult. Moshiri underwent multiple bloodletting sessions during her treatment and later started immunotherapy through the NHS. While the cancer cannot be cured, it can be managed effectively. Moshiri acknowledges the fatigue and other side effects but emphasizes that with the right treatment, patients can lead relatively healthy lives.
She credits her family, management at the BBC, and her husband for their support. Helen Rowntree, CEO of Blood Cancer UK, praised Moshiri for her courage in sharing her story, highlighting the importance of raising awareness about blood cancer, a disease that affects many but often goes undiagnosed due to its subtle symptoms.
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