Nicole Eggert Undergoes Hysterectomy Amid Cancer Battle

Nicole Eggert, the actress known for her role on Baywatch, has recently had surgery after doctors indicated early signs of additional cancer. At 54, she has been facing her breast cancer diagnosis since 2023. In a heartfelt social media update, she disclosed the results of her recent tests, which suggested that the cancer might have spread. This led her to opt for a total hysterectomy.

In her post, she expressed, “We can succumb to fear and anxiety, or we can have courage and surrender to this great mystery. What an amazing journey it has been. Tests showed early signs of further cancer. I’m grateful to the doctors who watched me so closely.”

She further elaborated, “A hysterectomy removes at least seven types of cancer,” and included a photo revealing the new scar from her procedure, using hashtags like “uterine cancer” and “get tested.”

Back in December 2023, Eggert had been diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform breast cancer after experiencing unexplained weight gain and pain in her left breast—a rare form of the disease. Following that, she underwent her first mastectomy. Initially, she had hoped for a double mastectomy, but her doctor advised her that removing one breast would allow her to start treatment sooner and be less taxing on her immune system. So, she agreed to the plan.

A little over a year later, in August 2025, she had her other breast removed along with reconstructive surgery. In a candid post, she shared a selfie and reflected on her procedure casually, asking, “How was your weekend?”

In an interview, she recently mentioned, “I’m fine right now. I’ve tested negative for anything, so it’s great. It’s month-to-month. So it’s like getting a clean bill of health, enjoying the rest of the month, and starting all over again. It’s always this journey. But I’m not complaining. So far, everything is still going great.”

Earlier, she had hinted that a hysterectomy was a possibility, suggesting that after recovering from her mastectomy and reconstruction, she might need to consider it or hormone therapy. It’s known that most cases of cribriform carcinoma breast cancer are estrogen receptor positive, meaning high estrogen levels can aid the cancer’s growth and spread.

As she explained, her type of cancer will be a part of her life indefinitely. Reflecting on the advice she’s received, she said, “The worst and funniest advice would be for people to say, ‘In a year, you’re going to look back.’ It’s not, it’s eternal.”