Reality star Nicole Polizzi said she was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer. She mentioned the possibility of a hysterectomy as part of future treatment.
On the 20th (local time), U.S. entertainment outlet Page Six reported that Nicole Polizzi of "Jersey Shore" revealed recent test results on her TikTok on the 21st (local time). She said, "It's not the news I wanted, but luckily it was found at a very early stage. I'm really grateful," and calmly added, "2026 isn't unfolding the way I wanted, but it could have been worse."
Polizzi was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma after recently undergoing a cone biopsy. A cone biopsy is a procedure that removes abnormal tissue from the cervix in a cone shape and is used for diagnosis and treatment of early-stage cancer.
She explained, "The cancer cells did not spread deeply into the cervix, and the tumor was removed by the excision," and added, "But there is still a possibility of metastasis in the body, so additional tests are needed. Everything is happening in real time, so I'm learning."
Polizzi said, "The doctor said I could choose between chemotherapy and radiation treatment or a hysterectomy, and I think a hysterectomy is the wiser choice." She added that the ovaries could be preserved.
She explained, "They may have to remove the uterus and cervix, and, if necessary, the lymph nodes," and spoke frankly about the realities of treatment.
Polizzi emphasized the importance of cervical cancer screening for women. She appealed, "I struggled for three to four years with abnormal test results, but I didn't delay despite the pain and fear and eventually got tested, and cancer was found within that. It's stage 1, so treatment is possible. Screening is really important."
She also asked women suffering from the same disease to share their experiences in the comments, saying, "I don't want to fight this battle alone. Many women suffer in silence and are afraid on their own. We are a community that can rely on each other." She expressed gratitude, adding, "Thanks to the women who had the courage to disclose their illnesses, I also felt 'seen.'"
Earlier, Polizzi first revealed health issues last month. She confessed that abnormal cervical cells and a precancerous diagnosis led to uncomfortable colposcopy and biopsies, saying, "Cancer is not a joke. It's scary, but it's something you must do."
Polizzi and her husband, Jionni LaValle, have three children: Lorenzo (13), Giovanna (11) and Angelo (6). She confessed, "I have no plans to have more children, but thinking about a hysterectomy still makes me sad and scared," and said, "The thought that I can't have children is the hardest."
Still, she showed strong resolve about treatment, saying, "For the children I have now, and to be healthy and by their side, I would do anything."
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