A wave of positivity has swept through social media after Katie Thurston, a former lead of The Bachelorette, shared an uplifting update about her battle with stage 4 breast cancer. In a heartfelt Instagram post on July 7, she revealed that the latest scans showed the tumors are actually shrinking. “Today the scans confirmed the tumors are SHRINKING!!” she announced, expressing her immense relief and gratitude.
In her captivating Instagram Stories, the reality star emphasized the significance of these results. “As long as my scans are good, I can continue this treatment plan. As a stage 4 girly, I’ll be on a treatment plan for life so it’s a win when something is working,” she explained. This candid update highlighted her determination to continue fighting the disease. The positive scan results have opened up discussions about potentially undergoing surgery to remove the tumors.
Thurston’s words resonated deeply with her followers. “So many of you have prayed for me, and I can feel it. Thank you for your ongoing selfless love and support of a complete stranger you once saw on some silly reality show,” she shared in another Story. This connection with her fanbase has created a genuine community of support.
In what she whimsically calls her “Boobie Broadcast,” Katie described her latest scan results in more detail. The good news wasn’t just limited to her breast; tumors in her lymph nodes have also shown significant reductions. Nonetheless, she remains anxious about the results of her PET scan related to her liver but stays optimistic. “Still waiting on my PET scan results regarding the liver but I am hopeful,” she shared.
Fans have rallied around her with emotional comments of support. One follower expressed, “I don’t even know you but I literally had tears in my eyes. Such wonderful news,” showing the powerful connection established through her journey. Another chimed in with, “Continuing to send good, tumor-shrinking vibes!!! This is GREAT news,” while another simply stated, “Amazing!! I’m in tears!! I think I can speak on behalf of everybody who followed you, that we are all just simply thrilled!!!” The sheer warmth of these messages underscores the importance of community in times of difficulty.