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Katie Thurston Faces Hair Loss and Memory Gaps in Stage 4 Breast Cancer Fight

She is pursuing histotripsy for liver tumors after zoladex failed to suppress her hormones with ovary removal under consideration.

Katie Thurston on May 13, 2025 in NYC.
Katie Thurston attends the celebration for Nick Jonas' grand opening of his new San Diego rooftop restaurant with John Varvatos, Villa One Tequila Gardens on Oct. 7, 2022, in San Diego, California.
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Overview

  • She reports hair falling out in clumps and recurring memory lapses that affect routine tasks.
  • Zoladex failed to induce menopause, leading to a switch to lupron and potential ovary removal if the new treatment is ineffective.
  • Thurston has opted for histotripsy at NYU Langone to noninvasively target small metastases in her liver.
  • Weekly unfiltered Instagram check-ins serve to raise awareness and provide support to others facing cancer.
  • Despite physical challenges, the former Bachelorette remains optimistic about medical advances and receives steadfast support from husband Jeff Arcuri.