BBC Presenter Maryam Moshiri Reveals Chronic Blood Cancer Diagnosis
Moshiri says she was diagnosed with polycythaemia vera in November 2024 after her GP flagged irregular blood test results.
BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri has disclosed that she was diagnosed with a chronic blood cancer called polycythaemia vera (PV) in November 2024, according to a report by BBC Health.
The diagnosis followed a routine blood test in which her GP identified irregularities that led to further investigation, the report said.
Speaking about her condition, Moshiri said, "I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die," according to BBC Health.
Polycythaemia vera is a type of blood cancer in which the body produces too many red blood cells, which can thicken the blood and increase the risk of clotting, according to medical sources cited in health reporting. It is generally described as a chronic condition that can be managed over the long term rather than one that is immediately life-threatening.
BBC Health did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding Moshiri's treatment plan or current health status.
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