BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri says she has been diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV), a rare blood cancer. In interviews, she says she was told about the condition in November 2024 and that she has been managing it while continuing her work. Moshiri describes PV as incurable but controllable with ongoing treatment, and says she is sharing her experience to raise public awareness.
Moshiri says she has few or no symptoms for much of the time, and that a routine blood-test process helped lead to the diagnosis. She also discusses what treatment means for her long-term health, including the need for lifelong therapy. The NHS describes PV as slow-growing and notes medication can help slow red blood cell production, while some people face increased risks such as heart attacks and strokes.
Outlets largely agree on the core facts: her PV diagnosis in November 2024, the framing of the disease as incurable but manageable, and her decision to speak publicly. Differences appear mainly in tone and emphasis. Some reports focus on how she continues presenting and the emotional language she uses about feeling drained, while others stress medical context such as symptoms, risks, and the type of treatment.
