Katie Thurston Breaks Down in Emotional Chemo Class After Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

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Katie Thurston is sharing a difficult moment amid her cancer battle. 

Previously appearing on ‘The Bachelorette’, who recently disclosed her breast cancer diagnosis as stage 4 following liver spot discoveries by medical professionals, described the deep emotional toll her health struggle has inflicted upon her.

Today, Katie (34) shared on her Instagram Live, “I cried as soon as ‘chemo class’ began.” It wasn’t because of anything specific she heard during the session for the next 25 minutes. Sometimes, I guess we all wonder, “What is my life coming to?” But regardless, this is my reality, and I must do my best to make the most of it.

After all, she’s still contending with her new reality.

She expressed that people often advise to live as if you’re already dying, but now that she truly is, it’s more challenging than expected. She clarified that this wasn’t a morbid statement, but rather an acknowledgment of the inescapable cycle of life. Regardless of her cancer diagnosis, she feels grateful for each day. Despite having sad moments or days, she wants to make the most of her time, knowing that cancer is or isn’t part of her journey.

After wrapping up my class, I found myself feeling quite down and struggled to join my dear husband Jeff Arcuri for dinner – the same loving man I tied the knot with on March 22nd. However, recognizing the need to restore a semblance of normalcy following such an emotional day, I decided to press on.

Katie expressed, “Here’s a gentle nudge about what truly counts during our time here on Earth.” She confessed she felt too drained and downhearted to dine tonight. However, her husband @jarcuri proposed a date, serving as an eye-opening reminder for her to rise from the couch and continue living and cherishing love.

Ever since revealing her initial cancer diagnosis in February, this reality star has been open and honest about every step of her journey. This transparency extends to discussing the fertility treatments she’s received, such as In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), with the dream that she and her partner, Jeff, can begin their family after overcoming cancer.

 

On her Instagram Story on March 31, Katie announced the results of embryo freezing: “I wanted to let you all know that we managed to freeze 17 embryos after attempting fertilization with 17 eggs.” Out of those 17, only 6 were successfully fertilized.

Following our genetic tests,” she explained, “we managed to preserve two embryos – one graded B and another graded C. This is what IVF often entails.

Katie’s spirit has stayed optimistic and motivated, primarily due to her husband’s unwavering commitment during her health struggle. Interestingly, their diagnosis served as a catalyst for them to hasten their wedding plans unexpectedly, which they shared openly.

Katie mentioned during an interview with Us Weekly on March 23, alongside Jeff, that they will indeed have a wedding in the future. However, she also expressed that his recent action was more than just a romantic gesture. In essence, by saying ‘in sickness and in health,’ he’s demonstrating his commitment to their relationship, showing that he intends to be a constant presence.

 

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