Former “Bachelorette” star Katie Thurston shared an encouraging update on her metastatic breast cancer journey, revealing that recent scans show her tumor is still shrinking.
During an interview Thursday with “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts, Thurston said she received the news after a six-month scan earlier in the week.
“The medicine is still working. The tumor is still shrinking. And when you’re Stage 4, that’s really all you can hope for,” Thurston said.
Thurston, who was diagnosed at 34, encourages young women to be vigilant about their health. She advises women to know their bodies and consult a doctor if something feels or looks off, regardless of age. Current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines suggest most women with average risk begin mammogram scre