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'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi says she has cervical cancer.
Summary
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi announced a Stage 1 adenocarcinoma cervical cancer diagnosis after a cone biopsy, and doctors plan a PET scan with a hysterectomy likely depending on results.
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Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, known for her role on Jersey Shore, announced she received a Stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis after a recent doctor's appointment. She reported the diagnosis as adenocarcinoma following a cone biopsy and said doctors removed the tumour during that procedure. Polizzi said surrounding tissue was reported as clear and that further testing and decisions are pending. She also thanked followers for their support and spoke publicly about her experience with abnormal Pap smears.
Reported details:
- Polizzi announced a Stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma diagnosis that followed a cone biopsy.
- She said doctors removed the tumour during the cone biopsy and that the tissue around it tested clear, while noting there remains a possibility the cancer could spread.
- Next steps reported include a PET scan to assess further activity and a likely hysterectomy, with Polizzi saying she expects to keep her ovaries depending on results.
- Polizzi urged people to get Pap smears and later posted thanks for the support she received on social media.
Summary:
Polizzi's announcement describes an early-stage cervical cancer diagnosis with immediate follow-up testing and treatment planned. A PET scan is the next reported step, and further treatment decisions, including a likely hysterectomy, will depend on those results.
