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General · 7 September 2026

BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals incurable blood cancer

BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals incurable blood cancer

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Maryam Moshiri, 49, has been undergoing immunotherapy for Polycythaemia vera since her diagnosis two years ago. The disorder causes the bone marrow to constantly produce red blood cells, which can lead to blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks if not treated. Maryam is now supporting Blood Cancer UK's new "Here for This" campaign to highlight the disease's impact on daily life.

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