Katie Thurston Confirms Stage 4 Breast Cancer Diagnosis with Liver Metastasis

The former Bachelorette star shares optimism about her treatment plan, set to begin April 4, and advocates for awareness of breast cancer in younger women.

Katie Thurston announced on March 28 that her breast cancer has progressed to stage 4, with small metastases detected in her liver.
She is scheduled to start chemotherapy on April 4, with six rounds of treatment spaced three weeks apart as part of her new plan.
Thurston remains optimistic about her prognosis, citing early detection, her triple-positive cancer type, and confidence in her medical team.
Before beginning treatment, she and her husband, Jeff Arcuri, expedited their wedding and completed fertility preservation, freezing six embryos for future family-building via surrogacy.
Thurston has used her platform to raise awareness about the rising incidence of breast cancer in younger women and the importance of early detection and proactive health measures.