Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is opening up about the emotional toll of learning she had cancer, and how fear initially sent her spiraling. The Snooki Reveals She Was ‘Planning My Funeral’ After Health Scare first appeared on The Blast

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is opening up about the emotional toll of learning she had cancer, and how fear initially sent her spiraling. The “Jersey Shore” star recently admitted she had a full-blown “breakdown” after being diagnosed with stage I cervical cancer, revealing her mind immediately went to worst-case scenarios.

Snooki Says She Planned Her Funeral After Cancer Diagnosis

During a May 19 appearance on the “Let’s Be Honest” podcast, Polizzi reflected on the terrifying moment she learned she had cervical cancer. “Like, ‘Oh, my God, what am I gonna do? Gotta get my will in place. What’s gonna happen?’ Planning my funeral. I was being so dramatic,” Polizzi admitted.

The reality star said hearing the word “cancer” immediately sparked panic. “I definitely had a breakdown. Like, ‘Oh my God. What am I gonna do? I gotta get my will in place. What is going to happen?’ Planning my funeral,” she said. “I was being so dramatic.”

After doing research, however, Polizzi said she felt more reassured, especially after learning how common cervical cancer can be for women. “I’m gonna be OK, because there’s things I have to do. I’ll be fine, because stage I is the best case scenario,” she shared. “I just have to get a hysterectomy and then just have to watch it for the rest of my life.”

Snooki continued, “But yeah, it’s scary! When you hear the word ‘cancer,’ you’re like, ‘Oh my God. I’m dying. I have to do all these things. My body’s gonna change.’”

Polizzi Says Cervical Cancer Isn’t Talked About Enough

While Polizzi initially planned to keep her diagnosis private, she eventually decided to go public after turning to TikTok for support and seeing other women share their own stories. “I didn’t think I was going to tell anyone, just my close family, and that’s it,” she said. But then, she went on TikTok because she “didn’t know anything about cervical cancer, hysterectomy… I needed someone relatable to talk about their experience.”

The “Jersey Shore” alum explained that seeing women document their own experiences with stage I cervical cancer and hysterectomies helped ease her fears. “I needed someone to be relatable and talk about their experience,” Polizzi said. “I literally looked for these women to make me feel better. So, why not talk about it? Because nobody talks about it, and it’s so common.”

Snooki Is Preparing For A Summer Hysterectomy

Polizzi revealed she will undergo a hysterectomy as part of her treatment plan, though she has delayed scheduling the procedure until summer due to work obligations. Despite knowing she is done having children, the decision has still brought up difficult emotions.

During a “Good Morning America” interview in April, Polizzi admitted she has mixed feelings about permanently closing the door on motherhood. “I know I’m done with kids, [but] just knowing that you can’t [have more], I don’t know, it made me feel like I’m not a mom,” she said. “Even though I’m done.”

Polizzi shares three children, Lorenzo, Giovanna, and Angelo, with husband Jionni LaValle.

Polizzi Says Her Kids Asked If She Was ‘Dying’

After opening up about her diagnosis, Polizzi also revealed her children had heartbreaking questions about what was happening. According to the reality star, her kids worried she might be dying after hearing she had cancer. “I’m like, ‘No, I’m not dying. I’m just sick. And I need to figure it out, and then Mommy will be fine,’” Polizzi shared.

What Is Stage I Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It most commonly occurs due to persistent infection with certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can be spread through intimate contact.

In stage I cervical cancer, the disease is considered localized, meaning it has not spread beyond the cervix. Doctors typically view stage I as an early form of the disease, which is often more treatable than later stages.

Symptoms can vary, but some women experience abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, or unusual vaginal discharge. However, many cases are discovered through routine Pap smears or HPV screenings, sometimes before symptoms appear at all.

Treatment for stage I cervical cancer depends on factors such as a patient’s age, overall health, and whether they want to preserve fertility. Options can include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a hysterectomy, which removes the uterus and, in some cases, surrounding reproductive organs.

According to health experts, early detection plays a major role in outcomes, which is why regular screenings and follow-up appointments are strongly encouraged.

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