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BBC Anchor Reveals Living With Blood Cancer
7 Sep
Summary
- Presenter Maryam Moshiri lives with incurable blood cancer.
- She was diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV) in November 2024.
- Treatment helps manage the condition for a healthier life.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri revealed she is living with blood cancer, diagnosed two years ago. She received the diagnosis of polycythaemia vera (PV), a rare and treatable blood cancer, in November 2024. This condition causes the body to produce excess red blood cells, thickening the blood and increasing the risk of clots.
Moshiri described her initial treatment, which involved frequent venesections, a procedure to remove blood, leaving her exhausted and experiencing hair loss and itching. She later transitioned to immunotherapy with interferon, significantly improving her condition. She now requires only infrequent venesections.
While PV is incurable, Moshiri stressed its manageability, enabling a relatively healthy life with appropriate treatment. She noted the profound fatigue associated with the condition, impacting her ability to engage in daily activities, but continues her broadcasting career, supported by her family and BBC colleagues.
