“Jersey Shore” staple Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi received terrifying news during a recent doctor’s visit.
The reality TV personality took to TikTok on Wednesday to reveal she’s been dealing with abnormal pap smear results and precancerous cells for about four years, leading her to undergo an “uncomfortable” colposcopy and biopsy.
“Results come back. Doctor calls me and he’s like, ‘Not looking great.’ He found cancerous cells on the top of my cervix,” she said, adding that she’ll now need a cone biopsy under anesthesia for further testing.
“I’m terrified. It’s scary, but we have to get it done because cervical cancer is nothing to joke about,” the 38-year-old continued.
A teary-eyed Polizzi explained that if her second biopsy results come back abnormal she may need a hysterectomy.
“Obviously I’m done having kids but, as a woman, the thought of getting a hysterectomy is just sad and scary,” she said.
“Getting the hysterectomy and then not being able to have kids, I think that’s what’s killing me.”
“But whatever to keep me healthy and safe to be here for my kids that I have now,” she added, referring to the three children she shares with husband Jionni LaValle — Lorenzo, 13, Giovanna, 11, and Angelo, 6.
Polizzi further said she’s “scared and freaking out,” but hoping her video will help her connect with other women who have gone through similar situations.
She also admitted that she delayed her routine exams out of fear and doesn’t want others to make the same mistake.
“The reason why my doctor’s on my ass all the time is because I waited. I waited on my damn appointments because I knew I might not get great results but also because I didn’t want to feel the pain. I didn’t want to deal with the stress of having to deal with all of this,” she said.
“Just making this video to spread awareness to make sure you get your pap smears. And if your doctor calls you to do it again, do it. Make sure you’re fine and prevent all the bad things that could happen, like cervical cancer.”
Polizzi finished by saying she’s leaning on family and friends for support.
“Being a woman is not easy and this is definitely a scary thing. I know I’m going to be fine. It’s just scary.”
“Ladies we are in this together 🙏🏽,” she added in her caption.
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