BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed that she was diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV), a rare and incurable form of blood cancer, in November 2024. The 49-year-old broadcaster continued appearing before millions of viewers for nearly two years while privately managing the condition. PV affects the bone marrow, causing the body to produce too many red blood cells, which can thicken the blood and increase the risk of serious complications, including blood clots. Although there is no cure, the condition can be managed through long-term treatment. Moshiri said her diagnosis came after routine blood tests revealed abnormalities, and she had not initially been alarmed because she did not have obvious symptoms.
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