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BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the BBC category. Published on September 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Kevin Rawlinson and agencies. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Newscaster says rare but treatable condition polycythaemia vera left her feeling like she ‘had her batteries taken out’

The BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has been diagnosed with a rare form of incurable blood cancer, she has revealed.

Doctors told the broadcaster last November she had polycythaemia vera (PV), which cannot be cured but is treatable. The condition, which affects about 8,000 people in the UK, is associated with an increased risk of the blood clots that can cause a stroke, heart attack or deep vein thrombosis.

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