Hannah Fry, who has long ginger wavy hair, is pictured smiling as she sits in the Desert Island Discs studio in front of a microphone. She is wearing a navy jumper.Image source, PA Media
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The mathmetician was diagnosed with cervical cancer six years ago

ByAmy Walker
  • Published14 minutes ago

Prof Hannah Fry has described feeling "unbelievably lucky" after being treated for cervical cancer.

The mathematician and BBC presenter, who recently took part in the second season of the Celebrity Traitors, said cancerous cells were discovered after she attended a cervical screening in 2020.

She underwent a hysterectomy, describing the experience to BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs as "horrific".