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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. 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."
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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'Bachelorette' Star Katie Thurston Gives Heartbreaking Cancer Update
Katie Thurston, 34, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in February 2025. The Bachelorette star has been open and candid about her feelings about the unexpected diagnosis and recently offered some sage words of advice for anybody who receives a cancer diagnosis: get a second opinion. Katie shared a video on Instagram in mid-April explaining that she was just days away from starting her first chemotherapy treatment when she decided to get a second opinion. Listen in as she explains why she decided to seek out another opinion, and the heartbreaking news that came with it. During an interview on 'Uncomfortable Convos' with host Emmanuel Acho on Thursday, April 17th she shared that she has 'moments' when she feels like she's dying amid her battle with her new stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis. But she's chosen to remain positive, 'For me, I'm trying to be very optimistic and feel that's not the case for me. Not once has my doctor made it sound like that's the case for me. The medication and the route that we're going has been very positive for people.'In her Instagram video, Katie explains that her new treatment plan consists of a combination of Letrozole, Kisqali, Zoladex, but said that chemotherapy was not off the table in the future. She shared during the interview with Acho, "They measure it in 5-year increments. It's a weird thing to say but I feel like at least I got five years. Truly, I'd like to think I have 20 or more, given medical advancements and stuff.' 🌹SIGN UP for our The Bachelor newsletter to stay up to date on the latest Bachelor Nation news, exclusive interviews, episode recaps & more 🌹 But she's definitely not giving up hope, and remains positive that she'll win this battle, "This will be the hardest battle of my life, for sure, but I've never thought I wouldn't get through it. I've never thought that I would not see the other side. So that's what I'm hoping to do.' She's definitely a fighter!
Yahoo
31-03-2025
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Katie Thurston believes surrogacy will be 'best option' amid cancer battle
Katie Thurston has admitted surrogacy is now the "best option" for her to have a child. The 'Bachelorette' star recently revealed her breast cancer - which was diagnosed last month - had spread to her liver and is now classed as stage 4, and she and new husband Jeff Arcuri have been discussing the best way to move forward with their plans to start a family amid her health struggles. Responding to a fan on Instagram who asked if she'd now have to use a surrogate, she replied: 'I never like the word 'have to' with anything medical related. 'Kind of like 'never say never.' However, yes, Jeff and I discussed the importance of my health and that when the time comes, surrogacy will likely be the best option for us." The 35-year-old beauty urged people not to judge those who opt for surrogacy as a way to have a child. She added: 'A friendly reminder to stop judging celebrities who pursue surrogacy because you don't know what they have going on in their personal lives." Katie also explained medication Zoladex would 'play a role in fertility preservation during treatment.' She explained: 'I'm basically putting my ovaries into a temporary menopausal state (I like to say hibernation), to protect them from chemo. 'It will also reduce estrogen production, which is particularly important in hormone receptor ER+/PR+ breast cancer, as estrogen can fuel cancer growth. I iced my stomach for three minutes before they did the injection. Painless all things considered. No symptoms that I noticed either.(sic)" Earlier this month, Katie explained she had undergone IVF treatment ahead of starting her chemotherapy. She told Us Weekly magazine: "Chemo does impact your reproductive health. It does raise the risk of you not being able to conceive. " Knowing that we wanted kids in the future, we thought, 'OK, let's do IVF just to have that option.' We dedicated two weeks before doing anything else breast cancer-wise to doing IVF... "[Some] doctors almost frown upon it or they want to put fear in you and say, 'No, you need to take care of this cancer.' So a lot of women don't even realise that you can take 10 days to dedicate time to your reproductive health and your future family plans. We were able to retrieve 17 eggs and of those 17, six became embryos.' Thurston praised her partner for supporting her throughout the process. 'He's been to every single appointment with me so far. He's done every single shot that's involved with IVF,' she added.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
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Katie Thurston Pauses Cancer Treatment Amid Spots Found In Liver
Katie Thurston recently shared a new update on her cancer journey. Diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in February, she was preparing to start treatment. However, a recent setback has delayed her plans after doctors discovered spots on her liver, raising new concerns about her condition. Katie Thurston recently shared a difficult update regarding her cancer battle. After being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in February, she was preparing to start treatment when doctors discovered spots on her liver, raising concerns that the disease may have progressed to stage 4. On March 24, Thurston took to Instagram's Boobie Broadcast channel to reveal that her biopsy was scheduled for Friday (via E! News). 'My biopsy is scheduled Friday which would have been my treatment day,' she said. Her doctor expressed concern that the spots on her liver were likely cancerous, which would significantly change her diagnosis and treatment plan. She also reached out to others living with stage 4 cancer, seeking insight into their experiences with daily life and motherhood. Thurston has been open about her medical journey, sharing the emotional and physical struggles of treatment. As part of a clinical trial, she received a Zoladex injection to help shrink tumors. She said, 'Do I cry too much? Hyperventilating too much? Not brave enough? I'm here to stay as long as they'll allow it.' In addition to her treatment, Thurston is undergoing IVF to preserve her fertility for the future. Her health update comes just days after she married comedian Jeff Arcuri in an intimate backyard ceremony on March 22. The couple announced their marriage on social media, sharing plans for a larger celebration once she completes her treatment (via US Weekly). The post Katie Thurston Pauses Cancer Treatment Amid Spots Found In Liver appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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25-03-2025
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Katie Thurston's Cancer Treatment Paused After Spots Found on Liver
Originally appeared on E! Online Katie Thurston is giving an update on her cancer. After announcing she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in February, the Bachelor Nation star shared there has been another setback with her diagnosis as her upcoming treatment had to be paused—after doctors found spots on her liver—which could be a sign of metastatic disease. 'My biopsy is scheduled Friday which would have been my treatment day,' the 34-year-old wrote on her Boobie Broadcast Channel on Instagram March 24. 'We now wait.' Katie added that her doctor informed her that she believes the spots on her liver are cancerous, which would put her at a stage 4 diagnosis. 'She seemed to be leaning more on the cancer in the liver vs. optimistic,' she continued. 'This would put me at stage 4. I'd love to hear from my sisters who are stage 4 in terms of quality of life, motherhood, etc.' More from E! Online Ben Affleck Breaks Silence on Jennifer Lopez Divorce Kris Jenner Looks Like Kim Kardashian's Doppelgänger With New Hair Transformation Ivanka Trump Reacts to Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump's Relationship Debut Katie also documented the emotional portion of her I-SPY clinical trial where she received an Zoladex injection to reduce the size of tumors. 'Do I cry too much?' she said as she reflected on the needle used for the procedure. 'Hyperventilating too much? Not brave enough? I'm here to stay as long as they'll allow it.' In additional to the clinical trial—that also includes multiple rounds of chemotherapy before surgery—Katie is doing IVF to freeze her eggs with the possibility of conceiving a child after her cancer treatment is complete. The update comes days after Katie announced that she and Jeff Arcuri got married. The newlyweds shared the news alongside a picture of them holding hands as they walked down a street while looking back at the camera. Katie captioned the sweet March 23 post, 'We said 'I do' on March twenty two.' The duo's intimate backyard ceremony was attended by their parents and adopted puppy Charlie, according to Us Weekly. The pair revealed they have plans to have a bigger ceremony next spring after Katie's cancer treatments. However, the small ceremony was a token of Jeff's love. "It was this kind gesture of him saying, truly, in sickness and in health," she told Us Weekly about their nuptials. "He is proving that he's here to stay. He shows up every day and he does it in ways that just continue to surprise." Keep reading for more stars who have been candid about their cancer journeys… Colin EgglesfieldGerry Turner Camille Grammer Ewan McGregor
