Diagnosis Announcement and Cancer Staging Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi posted a TikTok video on Feb. 20‑21, 2026 revealing a cone‑biopsy result of stage 1 cervical adenocarcinoma, confirming early‑stage disease and emphasizing that early detection improves prognosis [1][2][3]. The biopsy confirmed a localized tumor, which doctors describe as highly treatable when caught promptly [1][2][3]. Polizzi framed the news as “not the worst” because the cancer was caught at an early stage [1][2].

Screening History and Public Health Message Polizzi disclosed a three‑to‑four‑year history of abnormal Pap smear results before the cancer was identified, underscoring the importance of routine screening [1][2][3]. She used the platform to urge women to schedule regular Pap tests, citing her own experience as a cautionary example [1][2][3]. The repeated abnormal results highlight gaps in follow‑up care that she hopes to address through her advocacy [2].

Planned Diagnostic Imaging and Surgical Approach The next medical step will be a PET scan to determine whether the disease has spread beyond the cervix, aligning with standard staging protocols [2][3]. Following imaging, Polizzi expects to undergo a hysterectomy that will remove the uterus and cervix while preserving her ovaries, a strategy presented as preferable to chemotherapy or radiation [2][3]. She described the surgical plan as part of a curative approach given the cancer’s early stage [1].

Personal Context and Outlook At 38, Polizzi is married, mother of three, and resides in New Jersey, noting that 2026 “is not panning out how I wanted it to” after the diagnosis [1]. She expressed gratitude to God and to her medical team for the early catch, maintaining a positive outlook on survivability [2]. Polizzi’s public disclosure aims to combine personal transparency with a broader call for women's health vigilance [3].