Katie Thurston Gives Update On Tumors Shrinking After Cancer Treatment

Katie Thurston, former Bachelorette star, has shared a glimmer of hope in her fight with stage four metastatic breast cancer. Thurston said, "After 5 months of treatment, the tumor has started to shrink and she is well on her way to recovery." On Tuesday, July 7, the 34-year-old took to Instagram to share some positive news with her followers, writing, "Today the scans confirmed the tumors are SHRINKING!! This is amazing news and I am so relieved!"

Thurston's cancer experience began in February, when she learned of her stage four metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. But she conceded that she had first spotted a lump in her breast almost a year before she was diagnosed, but she didn't seek medical assistance right away. At the time, she was 33 and had no family history of breast cancer, so it was a tricky thing for her to wrap her head around.

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Katie's story is a stark reminder that breast cancer does not discriminate when it comes to age or family history. And when at first she delayed going to the doctor's, she was brave enough to overcome her fears when the symptoms would not go away. Thurston also emphasized the importance of being aware of one's body and recognizing early signs of potential health issues, regardless of age and disease risk level.

Thurston has been facing the intimacies of cancer treatment for the last several months, beginning IVF and joining a clinical trial. The disease moved so fast that she quickly ascended to stage four, and had to decide immediately how she wanted to be treated. But despite it all, her perseverance and her willingness to share her journey have been nothing short of inspirational for both her fans and the broader cancer community.

Fans and fellow cancer fighters alike have flooded Kate's positive update with an outpouring of support, congratulating her on her strength and determination. Though her battle is not yet won, the reduction in the size of her tumors is a hopeful indication of the positive direction in which she's heading. Thurston's quest is a poignant reminder to reach out for medical help if something feels off and to persevere in the face of adversity, holding onto hope, no matter how tough it gets. We're still inspired by Katie Thurston and her bravery,  which shows us all that recovery is possible, even in the most difficult of fights.