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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Bachelorette' star Katie Thurston is losing her memory as she fights Stage 4 cancer
Katie Thurston is going through the wringer in her Stage 4 breast cancer battle. The 'Bachelorette' alum, 34, gave a heartbreaking health update in an Instagram video posted Sunday. 'I just finished my second month of treatment and if you're asking how long treatment is, technically forever,' Thurston told her followers. 'I am optimistic about medical advancements in the future — fingers crossed as a stage 4 girly.' 8 Katie Thurston in her Instagram video. thekatiethurston/Instagram 8 Katie Thurston gives an update on her cancer battle. thekatiethurston/Instagram 'But right now, after finishing two months of my medication, my hair is coming out in an unnatural amount of clumps,' the reality star shared. 'I'm losing my memory. That's great. Going through customs and them being like, 'Where are you coming from?' And I looked at him and I was like, 'I don't remember.'' Thurston explained that she recently got into a 'little disagreement' with her husband, comedian Jeff Arcuri, where she couldn't defend herself because of her memory issues. 8 Katie Thurston with her husband Jeff Arcuri. thekatiethurston/Instagram 'I was like, 'This has happened before,'' she recalled. 'He was like, 'When?' I was like, 'I don't know but I know it has!' We're able to laugh about it now.' 'Cancer is s–t,' Thurston continued. 'Sometimes I'm like, 'Stop feeling bad for yourself.' Other times I'm like, 'You're allowed to feel bad for yourself. Cancer f—ing sucks.'' 8 Katie Thurston in the hospital for cancer treatment. Instagram/@thekatiethurston 8 Katie Thurston on 'The Bachelorette' in 2021. ABC Thurston explained that she's reached the phase of her treatment where she has to make 'big decisions' about how to treat her liver. She said she's opted for histotripsy, which uses focused ultrasound to destroy cancer cells without cutting into the body. 'It's National Cancer Survivors Day,' she said. 'Every day that I'm alive, I'm a survivor. So go me, I guess.' 8 Katie Thurston at the 2025 Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) Hot Pink Party in New York. Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock Thurston originally competed on Matt James' season of 'The Bachelor' in 2021 and then became the star of 'The Bachelorette' Season 17. One month before her intimate wedding to Acuri, 37, in New York City in March, Thurston publicly revealed her breast cancer diagnosis. 8 Katie Thurston in a selfie. Instagram/@thekatiethurston 'I experienced a range of emotions over the past two weeks. Despair. Anger. Sadness. Denial. And then strength. Purposeful. Ready. I cried a lot,' she said in a message on Instagram. In March, Thurston shared that her cancer had spread to her liver and was Stage 4. 8 Katie Thurston. Instagram/@thekatiethurston 'I know stage four can sound very scary, and it can be,' she said. 'However, given that I am triple positive and the spots on my liver are fairly small and detected early, I feel very optimistic on my outcome.' Thurston's cancer was discovered after she found a lump on her breast, which led to her getting a mammogram.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elizabeth Hurley on Prioritizing Her Health as a Woman and Enjoying the 'Casual Easy Things' in Life with New Beau Billy Ray Cyrus
Elizabeth Hurley, Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Campaign served as host for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) annual Hot Pink Party at The Glasshouse in New York City last night. The evening raised over $11 million-a new record for the Foundation-to support BCRF's global legion of 260 scientists pursuing high-impact, lifesaving breast cancer research. Also in attendance, Hurley's son Damian Hurley, fashion designer Vera Wang, actress Nia Long, ballerina Misty Copeland, and former Bachelorette star Katie Thurston who revealed earlier this year that she was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. Later in the evening, 17-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting took the stage to perform his classics including 'Every Breath You Take,' 'Fields of Gold,' 'Englishman in New York,' and more. In the 30 years since BCRF's founding, breast cancer mortality rates have declined by 44%, and a recent study by the American Association for Cancer Research revealed an 80% reduction in breast cancer deaths among women 20-49 over a decade. Hurley who has been working with the organization since the beginning told us, 'I've really learned how vital it is for women to look after themselves, look after their health. Particularly to be breast aware.' How does she do that in her own life? The stunning 59-year-old says it's important to de-stress, keep your food as pure as you can, drink lots of water, and self-check your breasts and go to the doctor the minute you notice any changes. And of course, we had to ask how she has been spending time with new boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus. 'We both love the countryside so whether we're in Tennessee or soon going to be England we like to be outside a lot with the dogs in nature ... sort of casual easy things,' she explained.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The BCRF Hot Pink Party Breaks Fundraising Records
A crowd bedecked in every shade of pink gathered at The Glasshouse in New York City yesterday evening for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF)'s annual Hot Pink Party, raising more than $11 million—a new record for the event. The BCRF is the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide, and has raised more than a billion dollars since its founding by Evelyn Lauder in 1993. The evening celebrated the immense progress made by researchers in those three-plus decades, with breast cancer death rates falling more than 40 percent. But with diagnoses increasing in young women and federal funding for science threatened, the message was clear: Private philanthropic giving to the cause has never been more important. Jersey Mike's founder and CEO Peter Cancro and his wife, Tatiana, received the Evelyn Lauder Spirit of Philanthropy Award, given to 'a visionary individual, family, or organization whose altruistic impact profoundly improves the lives of others.' In September, Jersey Mike's sponsored a national advertisement in support of BCRF and donated 20 percent of sales over the course of two days, raising $4.4 million. From the stage, the couple stunned BCRF President and CEO Donna McKay with the surprise gift of another $2 million. (Guests also went home with a free Italian sub from Jersey Mike's, in the event of any post-gala munchies.) Kate Williams, a lawyer and breast cancer survivor, was honored with the Roslyn and Leslie Goldstein Unsung Hero Award for her support of Marcella Kelson, who was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer only four months after the birth of her second child. Williams, who had been through a similar diagnosis but never met Kelson in person, provided unwavering support by phone and text as Kelson went through 16 rounds of chemotherapies, 14 rounds of immunotherapy, 20 rounds of radiation, and a lumpectomy. Both friends are now cancer-free. 'Let's not lose sight of the fact that both of us are here to raise our kids and enjoy all this beautiful life has to offer, because of research,' Williams wrote in an Instagram post about the honor. The night was hosted by actress and model Elizabeth Hurley, who attended with her son Damian, and also featured remarks from BCRF Scientific Director Larry Norton, M.D. and actress Toks Olagundoye. (The Frasier star shared her breast cancer story with ELLE last October.) Other attendees included Imaan Hammam, Vera Wang, Nia Long, Misty Copeland, Katie Thurston, Gloria Estefan, and Tokyo Rose, who manned the DJ booth. ELLE editor-in-chief Nina Garcia served as a co-chair of the event. The evening concluded with an intimate performance of songs and stories by Sting. The singer and musician spoke movingly of his mother, a nurse who died of breast cancer in 1988. 'She was only 54; she wasn't diagnosed until it was too late. At the time, there was so much fear and inexplicable sense of shame around this disease that women were paralyzed to inaction,' he said, before announcing a $250,000 BRCF endowment for research in his mother's name. 'I am so pleased, as she would be as a nurse, that something in her name would help other women avoid the tragedy that overtook her.' You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Associated Press
12-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Kicking Off Women's Health Week, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation Expands Online Resources to Empower Women with Trusted Breast Cancer Information
NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, to mark the start of Women's Health Week, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is proud to announce the launch of its first patient-centered offerings: About Breast Cancer and a comprehensive Breast Cancer Glossary of key terms from A to Z. Designed to better serve patients, caregivers, and anyone interested in understanding their own risk, these new resources provide reliable, accessible information, while highlighting the impact of research. Built to meet the needs of individuals confronting their risk or navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, About Breast Cancer and the Breast Cancer Glossary serve as a trusted, go-to resource. 'Launching these resources to kick off Women's Health Week has never been more salient,' said BCRF President and CEO Donna McKay. 'Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and incidence is on the rise, most steeply in women under 40. By offering clear, evidence-based guidance alongside insights from BCRF-funded research, the Foundation is providing critical support at every stage of the cancer journey—from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and survivorship.' Most people in the U.S. turn to the internet when looking for information about cancer. According to 2018 data from the National Cancer Institute, about 70 percent of adults said they searched for health information online while 41 percent have watched health content on social media. But a review of social content reveals that the posts with misinformation achieve higher engagement levels.[1] 'Women deserve more than hope—they deserve real knowledge and empowerment,' said Dr. Dorraya El-Ashry, chief scientific officer at BCRF. 'BCRF Founder Evelyn H. Lauder deeply believed that knowledge is, in fact, power. With the launch of these new resources, we are delivering on that promise and reinforcing BCRF's commitment to research-backed information.' In today's crowded online environment, the availability of health information has never been greater—nor has the spread of misinformation. As the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide, BCRF is uniquely positioned to offer information developed and produced by a team of experts. 'We approached the creation of About Breast Cancer and the Breast Cancer Glossary with one goal: to provide clear, trustworthy, and accessible information,' said Elizabeth Sile, director of content at BCRF. 'Whether you're facing your risk, undergoing treatment, or navigating a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, research-backed resources are so critical—especially when misinformation is so prevalent online.' Highlights include deep dives on: With these new resources, BCRF strengthens its role not only as a leader in breast cancer research but also as an essential partner in health, providing credible knowledge and supporting every individual touched by breast cancer or those seeking to understand it. To explore these resources, visit About Breast Cancer and the Breast Cancer Glossary at In honor of this launch, the Foundation will be hosting a free webinar this afternoon, May 12, at 12:30pm ET. Registration will close at 11am ET. Join to hear from experts discuss " Emerging Research on Breast Cancer in Younger Women.' [1] CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, " Cancer misinformation on social media' Contact: Sadia Zapp, [email protected] Breast Cancer Research Foundation View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Time of India
05-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Plastic pollution: students unite to save rivers
Mumbai: In a powerful display of youth-led advocacy and engagement, The Clean Water Challenge 2025 united over 30,000 students from across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in a movement to combat plastic pollution . The initiative, launched by the Bharat Clean Rivers Foundation (BCRF) in collaboration with The Ocean Cleanup, culminated in an award ceremony hosted at the Museum of Solutions, Lower Parel, Mumbai. The BCRF's mission is to rid India's rivers of plastic. Of the 144 world's most polluted major river systems, 47 are in India, and of these, 13 are in Mumbai. BCRF and The Ocean Cleanup are working together towards a city-centric, customised solution to clean the rivers in Mumbai. — Chittaranjan Tembhekar
