Katie Thurston’s Cancer Fight ‘Bachelor’ Nation Rallies Around ‘Bachelorette’ Star. Katie was a fan favorite on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
Katie Thurston from The Bachelorette has shared that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The reality star, who is engaged to comedian Jeff Arcuri, expressed her feelings about the diagnosis: “I experienced a range of emotions over the past two weeks. Despair. Anger. Sadness. Denial. And then strength. Purposeful. Ready. I cried a lot. I even tried to make a video instead of this post and couldn’t.”
She also took a moment to thank Jeff for his “selfless love.”
The 34-year-old posted on Instagram on Saturday, February 15, revealing that she spent her Valentine’s Day “coordinating a place to live as I have to go back to LA for more testing and treatment.”
“Yesterday I saw all the couples post their Valentine’s Day celebrations. I felt envious, if I’m being honest,” she shared, noting that she and Jeff had enjoyed a trip to Hawaii as they planned to travel the world before “planting roots together in NYC finally.”
“But instead, my V-Day was spent coordinating a place to live as I have to go back to LA for more testing and treatment. I used my morning to figure out insurance for NYC and laws on preexisting conditions. I scheduled appointments for another biopsy, fertility, mental health, surgery, and met with my team to discuss the overall treatment plan, which will include chemo.”
Katie added: “One thing I did early on was search for other stories like mine. Other young women with breast cancer. Invasive ductal carcinoma. Mastectomy. Pregnancy after breast cancer. All of their stories helped. So I intend to be the same for others. This is day one of sharing, and it’s going to be a long journey. This first step of accepting my reality was the hardest. But I am ready to fight this.”
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in America, accounting for about 30% of all new female cancers each year.
In recent years, the incidence rates have risen by 1% annually, especially among women under 50.
Early detection of cancer is essential for successful treatment, which is why it’s important to understand how and why to perform breast checks.
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The conversation around breast self-exams has been significantly boosted by various female celebrities, including Katie, who have leveraged their influence to highlight the importance of women regularly checking their breasts, keeping up with mammograms, and consulting a specialist if they notice any changes.
Katie, 34, gained recognition as a contestant on season 25 of The Bachelor and later as the lead on The Bachelorette’s 17th season. She became a fan favorite due to her openness about sex positivity and her readiness to engage in challenging discussions with the men regarding consent.
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Last Updated on February 18, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
