'The Bachelorette' Alum Katie Thurston Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

justjared.com:

Katie Thurston has been diagnosed with breast cancer. On Saturday (February 15), the 34-year-old former star of The Bachelorette announced her health diagnosis in a message shared on Instagram. “Life update: I have breast cancer,” Katie started. “Yesterday I saw all the couples post their Valentines Day celebrations.

I felt envious if I’m being honest. [fiancé] Jeff [Arcuri] took me to Hawaii and after, we were going to travel the world before planting roots together in NYC finally.

But instead, my Vday 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, as well as meeting with my team to discuss the overall treatment plan, which will include chemo. ” Keep reading to find out more…I experienced a range of emotions over the past two weeks,” she admitted. “Despair.