Nicole Polizzi shared a major health update seven months after receiving a stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis, saying doctors found no evidence of disease following her hysterectomy.
The Jersey Shore star, also known as Snooki, said she felt relieved after months of procedures and recovery. She underwent a hysterectomy on July 31 and said the surgery successfully removed the cancer.
Nicole Polizzi says she is “cancer-free” seven months after her stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis
Polizzi opened up about her recovery and said she finally felt like she had reached the other side of an exhausting period.
“As of right now, I am cancer-free,” she said. “They got everything out. So I’m definitely happy that I did it.”
The Nicole Polizzi health update came after months of medical appointments and procedures. She admitted that she had delayed getting a Pap smear, but once she finally went to the doctor, the process moved quickly.
“I feel like it’s just been week after week of doing a procedure, then another procedure, and then a hysterectomy,” Polizzi explained.
Although she felt better, the reality star said her recovery remained ongoing. She tried to listen to her body and avoid pushing herself too hard.
“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.”
Doctors also told Polizzi that the cervical cancer could return. She said she would continue getting Pap smears every three months as part of her follow-up care.
As per PEOPLE the experience changed how she approached her health. Polizzi said she started eating better, exercising and staying consistent with medical appointments rather than avoiding them.
She also partnered with F Cancer and planned to host the nonprofit’s 100th event on September 23 in Los Angeles.
Polizzi said speaking publicly about her diagnosis helped her connect with other women who had faced similar experiences.
“In the beginning, I felt so alone,” she admitted.
She said those conversations helped create a supportive community, especially among women who had undergone hysterectomies.
For Nicole Polizzi, reaching the “cancer-free” milestone brought relief, but she remained focused on recovery and continued monitoring.
