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Lauren Laverne Reveals Smouldering Myeloma, Calls for Awareness

7/18/2026

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Presenter Lauren Laverne publicly disclosed her smouldering myeloma diagnosis to raise awareness.
Her GP identified the condition early after noting persistently low iron levels.
She requires no treatment and will be monitored with blood tests, MRIs and bone-marrow biopsies.
Blood Cancer UK offered free confidential support while broadcasting colleagues expressed encouragement.

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Presenter Lauren Laverne publicly disclosed her smouldering myeloma diagnosis to raise awareness.
Her GP identified the condition early after noting persistently low iron levels.
She requires no treatment and will be monitored with blood tests, MRIs and bone-marrow biopsies.
Blood Cancer UK offered free confidential support while broadcasting colleagues expressed encouragement.