'I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die': BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri
BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri has opened up about her diagnosis with polycythaemia vera, a rare and chronic blood cancer. She emphasizes that while the condition is incurable, it is manageable and she remains optimistic about her future.
Why it matters
Public figures sharing personal health journeys helps destigmatize chronic illness and raises awareness for rare blood disorders.
'I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die': BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri Close BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has shared more detail about her two years living with cancer, and the way the chronic disease will affect the rest of her life.
She was diagnosed in November 2024 with polycythaemia vera (PV) - a rare, treatable blood cancer. Although it cannot be cured, it can be managed effectively.
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