Former “Bachelorette” star Katie Thurston has provided an encouraging update on her stage IV breast cancer treatment, revealing that her medical team has observed improvement as she prepares for potential surgery, Parade reports.
Thurston, 34, shared details about her ongoing cancer journey in an Instagram post on Friday, explaining the realities of living with stage IV cancer.
“I wanted to give an update on my latest chapter as someone experiencing [and] navigating stage IV breast cancer. The thing that people don’t realize with stage IV is I will be on medication for the rest of life,” Thurston said. “It’s kind of like a maintenance plan, which is great but also can be scary.”
The reality TV personality expressed optimism about her treatment progress, noting that doctors have seen positive signs in her response to therapy.
She revealed her next steps will include a scan next month to measure tumor shrinkage, which will determine if she can proceed with a planned double mastectomy before year’s end.
“Things are working so far and we’re adjusting,” Thurston added.
Her cancer journey began in February 2025 when she discovered a lump in her breast, Parade said. Initially, she considered other possible causes for the lump, but she became concerned when it persisted.
“I discovered it myself. Thought maybe it was my period, maybe it was muscle soreness from working out. But eventually, this lump never went away,” she explained in Instagram Stories earlier this year.
After consulting oncologists, Thurston received the cancer diagnosis. Further testing revealed the cancer had spread to her liver, resulting in a stage IV classification. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, while stage IV breast cancer has no cure, it is typically treatable.
As Thurston continues her health journey, she has the support of her husband, Jeff Arcuri, and others close to her.
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