Katie Thurston of Bachelor Nation Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Katie Thurston from Bachelor Nation revealed her breast cancer diagnosis recently. 

The former Bachelorette has been navigating a concealed health issue. At 34 years old, she made the announcement through her Instagram, stating, "I have breast cancer."

In one post on February 15, she expressed her feelings about Valentine's Day. "Yesterday I saw all the couples post their Valentine's Day celebrations," Thurston shared. "I felt envious if I’m being honest. Jeff took me to Hawaii, with plans to travel the world and settle in NYC. But my V-Day was spent arranging a place to live and preparing for further testing and treatment in LA."

Thurston, engaged to comedian Jeff Arcuri, 36, emphasized the logistical challenges ahead. "I spent my morning addressing insurance needs for NYC and reviewing preexisting condition laws. I arranged appointments for a biopsy, fertility evaluation, mental health assessment, and surgery discussions, including meetings with my team regarding the chemotherapy treatment plan."

The Bachelor alum shared a whirlwind of emotions she has experienced recently. "I've felt despair, anger, sadness, and denial. Then came strength and a sense of purpose. I'm ready," she explained. "I cried a lot. Attempting to record a video instead of this post didn’t go well. I previously sought stories from other young women facing similar challenges — those with invasive ductal carcinoma, facing mastectomy, or pregnancies following cancer. Their journeys encouraged me."

Thurston remains committed to supporting others as she shares her experience. "This marks day one of my journey. Accepting my new reality has been the hardest step, but I am ready to battle this." 

She concluded by paying tribute to her fiancé. "And I saved the best for last," she noted. "To my extraordinary husband-to-be @jarcuri — I cannot imagine facing this without you. The love you give is beyond what I dreamed of. I love you fiercely in this lifetime and beyond."

Earlier, SSP wrote that Cheryl Burke discussed her celibacy journey.