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Katie Thurston Plans November Double Mastectomy If Upcoming Scan Confirms No Evidence of Disease

Recent tests show no visible liver lesions alongside a medication reduction to protect liver enzymes.

Overview

  • Thurston, 34, detailed the latest in a September 19 Instagram video about navigating stage IV breast cancer.
  • She reported that liver metastases no longer appear on recent scans, describing the findings as encouraging.
  • After concerning lab results, her oncologist reduced her regimen from three pills daily to two, which improved liver enzymes and allowed treatment to continue.
  • A rescan next month will gauge tumor response and determine whether she proceeds with a double mastectomy scheduled for November.
  • She underscored that stage IV care involves lifelong medication and expressed concern that therapies can stop working over time.