“The Bachelorette” alum Katie Thurston has been open with fans about her health struggles, including her breast cancer diagnosis. Since her diagnosis, she decided to publicly discuss how cancer has impacted her life, sharing a glimpse into her journey through social media.
Now, in a recent interview with “The Bachelorette” star Kaitlyn Bristowe for her “Off the Vine” podcast on July 29, Thurston made some honest and heartbreaking confessions.
‘The Bachelorette’ Alum Katie Thurston Details Impact of Cancer
One of these confessions was that she was not able to “carry” her child, and how her husband, Jeff Arcuri, who joined her in the interview, has helped her to process her complex feelings around this topic.
“We’ve had a lot of conversations about it, and there’s all these moments that I feel like we won’t get to have,” she said. “But, then he’s very sweet and reminds me we still can do that. We can still do a baby shower. We can still experience the thrill of finding out the news. He’s very sweet about that.”
The couple married in a backyard wedding at their home on March 22. They appear to be incredibly happy, and Arcuri has been supportive of Thurston throughout her cancer journey. She continued, “As great as it would have been to carry my own child, there’s also a lot that I can focus on my own personal health and healing my cancer versus [the] health of a child inside of me.”
Fans React to Katie Thurston’s Emotional Interview
Fans have reacted to the interview, which was shared on YouTube. There has been much praise for Thurston and her husband, but also for Bristowe and the way she conducts her interviews. “Loved seeing katie with her husband. Love the willingness to share her story to help others. Great interview. All the best to them,” a fan commented.
“Kaitlyn is the perfect person for this interview. Handled the conversation beautifully – with sensitivity and humor,” another person shared.
Other reactions include, “I loved this conversation! So natural and honest with humor infused. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Katie, “Prayers for her through her cancer journey. Beautiful conversation,” and “Jeff. My fav comedian!!!”
On July 29, Thurston posted a video on Instagram to update her fans on her breast cancer. In the caption, she delivered some positive news. “The latest update on my #breastcancer – the medicine is working and the tumors are shrinking! Planning my #dmx for maybe this year or early next year!” she wrote.
Fans and celebrities alike reacted to the post with their well-wishes.
“The Golden Bachelorette” star Joan Vassos commented on the post, writing, “Congrats on the great scan results! It’s so nice to see a smile on your face and you really look radiant. Always thinking and praying for you.”
