Snooki (Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi) has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer , specifically a type called adenocarcinoma of the cervix.

What kind of cancer is it?

  • Type : Cervical cancer (starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus).
  • Subtype : Adenocarcinoma , which arises from gland‑like cells in the lining of the cervix rather than the more common squamous cells.
  • Stage : Stage 1 , meaning the cancer is still confined to the cervix and has not spread to nearby organs or lymph nodes.

How was it found?

  • Snooki had a colposcopy and biopsy after an abnormal Pap smear, followed by a cone biopsy , which confirmed the stage 1 adenocarcinoma.
  • She has shared that catching it early is a big reason she feels hopeful, and she now urges fans to stay on top of Pap smears and cervical screenings.

Quick snapshot

Detail| What it means
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Cancer site| Cervix (lower part of the uterus) 147
Histology| Adenocarcinoma (gland‑cell–type cancer) 2610
Stage| Stage 1 (early, localized) 14710
Current outlook emphasis| Good prognosis if treated appropriately because it was caught early 1410

If you’d like, the next step can be a plain‑English explanation of what adenocarcinoma of the cervix usually means for treatment and long‑term outlook.