Katie Thurston Gets Candid About Cancer Prognosis: 'Truly We Are All Dying'

In March, Thurston revealed that her breast cancer diagnosis has progressed to stage four after signs of the disease were discovered on her liver.

Despite the diagnosis, Thurston remains very positive and is leaning into her support system, including her husband, comedian Jeff Arcuri, with whom she tied the knot earlier this year.

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Katie Thurston’s Biggest Fear Is ‘Dying’

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Thurston was a guest on the April 17 episode of Emmanuel Acho’s “Uncomfortable Conversations” podcast and shared how she felt as she battled breast cancer.

She admitted per E! News, “There is this constant measurement of time of like, ‘Okay how long do people take this medication for? How long until my next scan to see what’s happening?'”

Thurston continued, “It’s so confusing because truly we are all dying. Every day is a gift, but there’s something so heavy about a diagnosis that makes you feel like you’re constantly looking over your shoulder.”

Thurston admitted that her prognosis made other people believe her time on earth is short, and that was affecting how she felt.

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She explained, “I’m trying to be very optimistic and feel that’s not the case for me. Not once has my doctor made it sound like that’s the case for me.”

Thurston added, “The medication and the route that we’re going has been very positive for people.”

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Katie Thurston Thinks She Has Over 20 Years To Live

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With the track record of past patients on her current medical plan, Thurston’s confidence in her own prognosis is well-founded.

Based on that, she believes she still has some years left to live. She said, “It’s a weird thing to say, but at least, I’ve got five years.”

Thurston added, “Truly, I’d like to think I have 20 or more, given medical advancements and stuff.”

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Katie Thurston Grateful For Husband’s Support

Katie Thurston showing off engagement ring
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One of the things Thurston is grateful for amid her battle with breast cancer is her husband, Jeff Arcuri. The pair officially became a couple in March, and Arcuri has been solidly behind his wife as she tries to beat the disease.

Thurston noted, “We got this diagnosis in less than a year of being together. And it’s been such a strong and healthy bond that him and I have.”

She continued, “There’s almost this sense of relief or protection that’s like, ‘Everything you thought about this love is accurate.'”

The 34-year-old has never shied away from letting the world know how much her husband loves her. During an interview with Us Weekly, she revealed that it was Arcuri’s decision for them to tie the knot quickly amid her breast cancer battle.

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She said the gesture meant Arcuri “is proving that he’s here to stay.” The television personality added, “He shows up every day and he does it in ways that just continue to surprise.”

Thurston Freezes Her Eggs

After Thurston’s cancer diagnosis, she and Arcuri knew they would spend the rest of the year battling the disease.

Hence, they decided to freeze their embryos in the event that her cancer treatment negatively impacted her fertility. Thurston kept her fans updated on her egg freezing process, revealing that 17 eggs were retrieved.

She also revealed, “Of the 17, only 6 were successfully fertilized. But then they have to make it to the blastocyst stage. Only three made it. And after genetic testing, we have 2 embryos we were able to freeze, one Grade B and one Grade C. This is the reality of IVF.”

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She wrote on her Instagram Stories, “Jeff and I discussed the importance of my health and that when the time comes, surrogacy will likely be the best option for us. A friendly reminder to stop judging celebrities who pursue surrogacy because you don’t know what they have going on in their personal lives.”

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