The Hidden Cost of Illness: Maryam Moshiri's Brave Battle Against Polycythaemia Vera BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed her two year struggle with an incurable blood cancer, sparking a mix of shock, admiration, and introspection among colleagues and viewers.
The 49 year old journalist's decision to continue working despite the debilitating effects of Polycythaemia vera (PV) raises important questions about the true cost of living with illness.
Moshiri's story serves as a powerful reminder that personal struggles can be hidden from public view, even for those in high pressure professions.