Katie Thurston is addressing her breast cancer diagnosis with unflinching candor and strength. The Bachelorette veteran, 34, has been opening up about her emotional experience since publicly sharing her diagnosis in February. In an emotional update on her "Boobie Broadcast" channel on March 31, Thurston conceded that even with her fortitude, there are times when she just breaks down.
"I had 'chemo class' today—and I cried the second it began," she wrote. "Not in response to anything [the instructor] said—I don't even know if I caught much of what she said for the next 25 minutes. Every now and then I catch myself thinking, 'WTF is my life?' But whether or not I like it, this is my life, and I have to do the best I can with it."
The reality television star thought back on the ordeal of being a terminal patient. "They tell you live like you're dying, but now that I'm doing it, it's easier said than done," she posted openly. "And don't get me wrong, every day, we are all closer to death. Not in a sick way, but in the inevitable circle of life."
In the face of the hard truth of her diagnosis, Thurston underlined the value of thankfulness. "So cancer or not, I am blessed with today. While I have sad moments or days, I want to do my best to cherish my time, cancer or not. A reminder on what really matters in our moment on this planet."
Thurston also opened up about a personal epiphany after almost canceling a dinner date with her husband, comedian Jeff Arcuri. "I was too tired and too sad for dinner tonight," she confessed. "But Jeff wanted to take me out on a date, and it was this whole reality check for myself to get off the couch and keep living and loving."
Only days ago, Thurston disclosed that her stage had moved from stage 3 to stage 4 after cancer was discovered in her liver.
"After waiting for days, unfortunately, I did learn today that my breast cancer has moved to the liver. It is quite small, though, that does put me at stage four," she said.
Thurston had already undergone a PET scan, which found abnormal spots on her liver. After a biopsy, her doctors verified the tragic development of her disease.
Despite the seriousness of her diagnosis, Thurston is hopeful. She reported that her treatment plan starts on April 4 and will involve chemotherapy.
I understand stage four can be very intimidating, and it can be," she conceded. "But since I am triple positive and the lesions on my liver are relatively tiny and caught early, I feel very positive about my prognosis. I'm highly confident in the Columbia team, and I simply wanted to give you that update.
Thurston's honesty regarding her fight against breast cancer is a reminder of life's uncertainty and the need to appreciate every moment. In her ongoing battle, she is determined not only to survive but to find a way to live.
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