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3 days ago
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'Bachelorette' Star Katie Thurston says she's losing her memory amid cancer battle
Katie Thurston, star of 'The Bachelorette' Season 17, is giving the 'uncut, raw' reality of going through Stage 4 breast cancer treatment at age 34. In a June 1 video updating her followers on her journey, Thurston said she just finished her second month of treatment. She also noted that her cancer treatment lasts 'technically forever.' 'After finishing two months of my medication, my hair is coming out in an unnatural amount of clumps — working on that,' she said, pointing to the camera. 'I'm losing my memory. That's great.' Thurston recalled a recent event going through customs, likely referring to her return from a trip to Italy with husband Jeff Arcuri. She explained she was was asked where she was coming from and she couldn't remember. 'But yeah cancer is s-----,' Thurston continued. 'Sometimes, I'm like, 'Stop feeling bad for yourself.' Then other times, I'm like, 'No, you're allowed to feel bad for yourself. Cancer f------ sucks.'' In March, Thurston revealed in an Instagram video that her cancer spread to her liver. Now, she explained that she has to make 'big decisions on how to treat my liver.' She had been considering radiation, ablation and histotripsy, which she said she ultimately chose to undergo with NYU Langone Health. Histotripsy is a radiology procedure that uses ultrasound waves to treat liver tumors, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. 'Anyways, it's National Cancer Survivor's Day and, you know, every day that I'm alive, I'm a survivor,' she said in her June video with a laugh. Thurston added that she's trying different medications to suppress her hormones and help with the treatment of her cancer, and if they don't work, she many need her ovaries removed. 'But the vacation was nice. Now, I'm back at it again in New York City, trying to live my best life as a f------ cancer patient,' she concluded. 'The Bachelorette' alum revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in an emotional Instagram post Feb. 15. Having 'no family history' of breast cancer, she subsequently shared on March 18 in another Instagram video that she discovered a 'painful' small lump, which she described as a 'rubbery, marble' in her breast. Initially, she ignored the lump for 'several months,' thinking it was a result of premenstrual syndrome or exercise, but she eventually went her to the doctor. 'A reminder that you can't be 'too young' for breast cancer,' she captioned the March video. On March 28, Thurston shared in another video update that she was informed the breast cancer had spread to her liver, which placed her at Stage 4. She added that she was also classified as triple positive. A cancer identified as triple positive involves cancerous cells that grow using three different types of receptors, according to the the MD Anderson Cancer Center. This is a subtype of HER2 positive breast cancer, which is considered to be the most treatable type of breast cancer. 'I know Stage 4 can sound very scary, and it can be. 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,' she said in the video, adding that she planned to start chemotherapy treatment. Thurston has also been open about her fertility journey amid cancer treatment, noting that she's freezing her eggs so she and Arcuri can try to have a child. 'Now that I have #stage4breastcancer , pregnancy would be a risk for me, especially as someone with HR+ breast cancer (feeds off hormones),' she captioned a May 24 Instagram video on their IVF journey. 'So in the future, we will peruse #surrogacy in hopes of starting our family.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Katie Thurston Health Update Amid Cancer Battle Explained
Katie Thurston has been sharing new updates about her health as she battles advanced breast cancer. As she continues treatment for stage four breast cancer, Thurston recently opened up about the physical and emotional challenges she is facing. Katie Thurston, the former Bachelorette, has been openly sharing her ongoing battle with cancer since her diagnosis in February 2025. Initially diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, her illness has since advanced to stage four. In a recent Instagram video, Thurston revealed some of the challenging side effects she has been dealing with, including significant memory loss. Reflecting on one of the incidents, she shared, '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. I don't remember.'' Thurston also talked about a recent argument with her husband, Jeff Arcuri. She explained how she couldn't remember the cause of their argument. However, she was certain it had happened before. Despite the challenges, the couple is able to laugh at these confusing moments. In addition to memory issues, Thurston revealed that her hair is falling out in large clumps. After completing two months of medication, she now faces important decisions regarding her liver health. She has chosen to undergo Histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment for liver tumors. The reality TV star added, 'I am optimistic about medical advancements in the future. Fingers crossed as a stage 4 girly.' Last month, Thurston went through medically induced menopause. However, the hormone-suppressing medication didn't work as planned. She shared that if the new medication also fails, she may need to have her ovaries removed. The reality TV star concluded, 'I'm just going to end this because I want it just to be my truth, I guess. Anyway, happy Sunday.' The post Katie Thurston Health Update Amid Cancer Battle Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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3 days ago
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Katie Thurston Gives Health Update Amid Cancer Battle
Katie Thurston has been sharing new updates about her health as she battles advanced breast cancer. As she continues treatment for stage four breast cancer, Thurston recently opened up about the physical and emotional challenges she is facing. Katie Thurston, the former Bachelorette, has been openly sharing her ongoing battle with cancer since her diagnosis in February 2025. Initially diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, her illness has since advanced to stage four. In a recent Instagram video, Thurston revealed some of the challenging side effects she has been dealing with, including significant memory loss. Reflecting on one of the incidents, she shared, '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. I don't remember.'' Thurston also talked about a recent argument with her husband, Jeff Arcuri. She explained how she couldn't remember the cause of their argument. However, she was certain it had happened before. Despite the challenges, the couple is able to laugh at these confusing moments. In addition to memory issues, Thurston revealed that her hair is falling out in large clumps. After completing two months of medication, she now faces important decisions regarding her liver health. She has chosen to undergo Histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment for liver tumors. The reality TV star added, 'I am optimistic about medical advancements in the future. Fingers crossed as a stage 4 girly.' Last month, Thurston went through medically induced menopause. However, the hormone-suppressing medication didn't work as planned. She shared that if the new medication also fails, she may need to have her ovaries removed. The reality TV star concluded, 'I'm just going to end this because I want it just to be my truth, I guess. Anyway, happy Sunday.' Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon. The post Katie Thurston Gives Health Update Amid Cancer Battle appeared first on Mandatory.
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3 days ago
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'Bachelorette' alum Katie Thurston reveals memory loss amid breast cancer battle
Katie Thurston, former star of "The Bachelorette," is opening up about a challenging side effect she's experiencing amid her breast cancer treatment. In an emotional Instagram video shared Sunday, Thurston, 34, revealed she's been struggling with memory loss after completing her second month of breast cancer treatment. 'Bachelorette' alum Katie Thurston marries comedian Jeff Arcuri following breast cancer diagnosis Back in March, she shared on "Good Morning America" that she had been diagnosed with Stage 3 triple-positive ductal carcinoma, a type of cancer where tumor cells have estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and HER2 receptors on their surface, according to the U.S. National Cancer Institute. In her latest update, Thurston noted that her breast cancer had spread to her liver, making it Stage 4. "After finishing two months of my medication, my hair is coming out in an unnatural amount of clumps… I'm losing my memory," she said. "Going through customs and them being like, 'where are you coming from?' And I looked at them, I was like, 'I don't remember.'" Thurston, who tied the knot with comedian Jeff Arcuri in March, said the memory lapse even sparked a minor disagreement with her husband. "I think this has happened before. He's like, 'when?' I was like, 'I don't know, but I know it has,'" she recalled, adding that they have been able to find light in the situation. "We're able to laugh about it now," she continued. "Cancer is s---. Sometimes I'm like, 'Stop feeling bad for yourself.' Other times I'm like, 'You're allowed to feel bad for yourself. Cancer f------ sucks.'" Thurston also shared that her current medication, a hormonal therapy known as Zoladex, didn't effectively suppress her ovarian hormones production, which led to an unexpected period. As a result, her doctors are switching her to Lupron. "And if that doesn't work, I have to get my ovaries taken out," she said. She said she remains "optimistic about medical advancements in the future," even though she said her treatment may be required long-term, if not lifelong given that her breast cancer is now stage 4. "But anyway, it's National Cancer Survivors Day," she added. "And you know, every day that I'm alive, I'm a survivor, so go me. I guess." During the interview with "GMA" earlier this year, Thurston shared that she initially dismissed a small lump on her breast, assuming it was related to her menstrual cycle but when she eventually sought medical care, she was ultimately diagnosed with cancer. Thurston said she hopes that by sharing her story, she can inspire others to prioritize their breast health including routine cancer screening. "I think that's the biggest takeaway, is telling people like, 'Don't wait,' you know, 'Be proactive, get checked out,'" she said at the time. "You could be doing yourself a favor in the future." 'Bachelorette' alum Katie Thurston reveals memory loss amid breast cancer battle originally appeared on
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'Bachelorette' Lead, 34, Posts Heartbreaking Update Amid Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
'Bachelorette' Lead, 34, Posts Heartbreaking Update Amid Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis originally appeared on Parade. Bachelorette lead Katie Thurston has shared an update as she continues receiving treatment for Stage 4 breast cancer. "I wanted to do weekly check-ins that are just like uncut, raw emotions of whatever comes to my mind. I just finished my second month of treatment and if you're asking how long treatment is, technically forever. I am optimistic about medical advancements in the future. Fingers crossed as a stage 4 girly," the 34-year-old said on her Instagram Stories on June 1. "But right now, after finishing two months of my medication, my hair is coming out in an unnatural amount of clumps. Working on that. 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. I don't remember,'" she revealed her cancer diagnosis in a vulnerable post on social media back in February. After undergoing some additional tests, the former reality star was told that her cancer was Stage 4 as it had metastasized to her liver. Thurston was given some positive news in April when she learned that her cancer is her2 negative, which meant she doesn't need chemotherapy — at least not right away. Over the past couple of months, Thurston has been undergoing different treatments, one of which would cause her to go into early menopause. However, she got a period, indicating the medication didn't work. In her June 1 update, Thurston shared that her doctors were switching her to Lupron, but if that medication doesn't work, she may need to have her ovaries removed. Thurston was on Season 25 of The Bachelor before being offered a lead role on Season 17 of The Bachelorette. She ended up getting engaged to Blake Moynes, but the two split shortly after the show aired. Now, Thurston is happily married to someone that she met outside of the franchise. She and Jeff Arcuri tied the knot in March. 'Bachelorette' Lead, 34, Posts Heartbreaking Update Amid Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis first appeared on Parade on Jun 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
