Overview

• Thurston’s diagnosis, first declared stage three in February, was upgraded to stage four with liver metastases after she moved to New York and sought a second opinion
• She said the news of Lewis’s death on June 11 left her “spiraling” for a day and solidified her plan for a double mastectomy she’s awaiting
• Lewis initially declined her doctors’ recommendation for surgery, opting for a holistic detox approach, but died June 11 at age 52 after her cancer advanced to stage four
• Thurston describes treatment side effects such as memory loss during travel and excessive hair shedding that she’s addressing alongside her medical care
• She pairs conventional chemotherapy and upcoming surgery with disciplined lifestyle adjustments for a holistic support strategy