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Hannah Fry feels 'unbelievably lucky' after cervical cancer treatment

Hannah Fry feels 'unbelievably lucky' after cervical cancer treatment

Summary

Mathematician and BBC presenter Hannah Fry said she feels “unbelievably lucky” after treatment for cervical cancer. Diagnosed in 2020 after cervical screening, she had a hysterectomy and recently reached five years with clear results.

Key Facts

  • Fry was 36 when doctors found cancerous cells after a cervical screening in 2020.
  • She said she had delayed the screening for several months.
  • Doctors performed a biopsy after asking her to return for another test.
  • Fry underwent a hysterectomy and described the experience as horrific.
  • During a hospital stay in isolation, a surgeon told her four lymph nodes appeared enlarged.
  • Fry asked her then-husband to set up a video call so she could watch their two daughters play.
  • She said she recently received her five-year clear result.
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