Katie Thurston Opens Up About Her Stage 4 Breast Cancer & The Online Rumors | SHE MD

In this episode of the SHE MD Podcast, the hosts sit down with The Bachelorette’s Katie Thurston to discuss her stage 4 breast cancer and how it's reshaped her understanding of women’s health. Katie opens up about her time on The Bachelorette, life since her diagnosis, all of the online rumors, and how she’s using her platform to educate other young women about early screening and self-advocacy. Dr. A, Mary Alice, and Katie speak on what it means to have breast cancer, the importance of getting a second opinion, and even how fertility preservation fits into today’s treatment plans. They also explore the emotional side of navigating a diagnosis, building community, and finding purpose through adversity. Katie’s story is one of resilience, confidence, and strength.

Listen to learn about the power of self-advocacy, the importance of early detection, and why women should never wait until 40 for a mammogram.

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SHE MD is a weekly podcast hosted by world-renowned OBGYN, Dr. Thais Aliabadi, “Dr. A,” & women's advocate and influencer, Mary Alice Haney. Their candid conversations with celebrity guests & today's leading experts about women's health topics, such as menopause, endometriosis, PCOS, & fertility empower their audience with the knowledge & tools to become their own health advocates.

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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome, Katie Thurson!
04:04 The Importance of a Second Opinion
10:40 The First Symptoms
17:34 IVF and Clinical Trial
20:40 The Importance of Genetic Testing
28:37 Self-Learning and The Bacherolette
35:50 The New Perspective of Love
38:46 The False News
47:28 The Booby Broadcast
51:52 Katie's Expectations On the Future
55:26 Final Thoughts

Guest Biography:
Katie Thurston is a television personality, comedian, and women’s health advocate best known for her appearance as the lead on The Bachelorette. After being diagnosed with stage 4 hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer at just 34, Katie turned her platform into a space for education, advocacy, and empowerment. She has been open about her misdiagnosis, fertility preservation journey, and the realities of living with breast cancer, using her experience to inspire others to take control of their health.

Through her Booby Broadcast community on Instagram, Katie connects with tens of thousands of women navigating similar diagnoses, promoting early detection, genetic testing awareness, and self-advocacy in cancer care. Balancing her roles as a creator, wife, and survivor, she continues to break stigma around young women facing cancer and redefine what it means to live boldly with a chronic illness.

Guest Resources:
Instagram: @thekatiethurston
TikTok: @thekatiethurston

Katie Thurston Opens Up About Her Stage 4 Breast Cancer & The Online Rumors | SHE MD
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