Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi shared a health update with her fans following her stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis and subsequent hysterectomy. The 38-year-old reality TV star was diagnosed in February 2026.
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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi Says She’s Cancer-Free After Hysterectomy
Nicole Polizzi shared some good news with her fans regarding her health journey. Snooki announced she was diagnosed with Stage I cervical cancer in February. In addition, she announced that she would undergo a hysterectomy, which she had on Friday, July 31, according to PEOPLE.
The former ‘Jersey Shore’ star told the outlet that she was now “cancer-free” after the ordeal.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that women have regular pap smears to screen for cervical cancer, and Snooki added that she’d been avoiding having hers.
“As of right now, I am cancer-free,” she said. “They got everything out. So I’m definitely happy that I did it. I avoided getting my pap smear for a long time, and once I finally went to the doctors, I feel like it’s just been week after week of doing a procedure, then another procedure, and then a hysterectomy. So it’s been a journey and a long road, but I’m happy that I’m on the other side of it and everything is going good.”
Snooki added that she was slowly getting back to herself after a months-long health journey and that she must be careful. Her doctors told Snooki that she needs regular pap smears every three months to catch the cancer if it returns.
“I’m trying to listen to my body and give my body grace and not go crazy. There’s days where I do too much and then I just feel exhausted and I start getting pains,” she said. “But other than that, I’m finally starting to feel better. I feel like I’m almost getting back to myself… Getting a cancer diagnosis is very terrifying and scary. So, I just want my body to be as healthy as it can be. I feel like I’m eating better, working out, obviously staying on top of my appointments. I’m just not avoiding anything and just trying to be the best version of myself.”
Fans Share Reactions After Snooki’s Health Update
Fans shared well-wishes after the news was shared on TSR’s Instagram page. Several folks thanked the Lord, while others shared their relief that Snooki is okay.
User @be_joey_just_be wrote, “To GOD be the Glory🙌🏾.”
@ashleybrittney added, “❤️ praying for her journey!!!”
User @1missbanks replied, “I was waiting on this! Amen! 🙏🏾.”
@tahiria_ added, “YES LAWD🙏🏾❤️.”
@beautifulbeast56 replied, “Aweeeee my meatball I love you 😍 great news.”
User @march_ninety_three_ joked, “You guys scared me a little 😩 be careful with the praying hands emoji.”
Snooki Announced Cervical Cancer Diagnosis On TikTok
The Shade Room reported that Snooki revealed her cervical diagnosis in February 2026 with a video on TikTok.
“My results came back from my colposcopy,” she said. “And it came back stage 1 cervical cancer called, um, adenocarcinoma…. Obviously not the news I’ve been hoping for, but also not the worst news, um, just because they caught it so early.”
Snooki also said that surgeons removed “a chunk of her cervix” during her first colposcopy. After that, she had a cone biopsy — a procedure where a cone-shaped portion of abnormal tissue is taken from the cervix, per the National Cancer Institute.
@snooki A little update for my ladies 🙏🏽 #cervicalcancer
To note, Snooki has partnered with the non-profit F*ck Cancer, an organization dedicated to advancing early cancer detection and prevention. She will host the organization’s 100th event milestone on Wednesday, September 23, in Los Angeles.
