Katie Thurston, former Bachelorette, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis with her Instagram following.
The season 17 beauty announced her “life update” on the morning of February 15.
“Yesterday I saw all the couples post their Valentines Day celebrations. I felt envious if I’m being honest,” the 34 year old begins her post.
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“Jeff 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.”
Katie said that she “experienced a range of emotions over the past two weeks. Despair. Anger. Sadness. Denial. And then strength. Purposeful. Ready. I cried a lot. I tried to even make a video instead of this post and couldn’t.”
She concludes her announcement by thanking her husband, comedian Jeff Arcuri.
“The selfless love that you smother me in is beyond anything I imagined I’d be blessed with. I love you to the fullest in this lifetime and the next.”
Bachelor Nation enters the chat:
- “Katie omg I love you please can I do anything for you? I’m texting you now” — Kaitlyn Bristowe
- Sending you so much love and strength. You are an absolute hero for sharing this and spreading the word to help others! You’ll be in my prayers! You got this 💪 ❤️ — Andi Dorfman
- Love you❤️❤️❤️ you’re one of the strongest people I know!! Sending so much love to you❤️ — Jenn Tran
- I’m so so sorry, Sending you love and prayers Katie ❤️ — Joelle Fletcher
