For many women, breast pain is a common nuisance. But for “The Bachelorette” alum Katie Thurston, it was a crucial warning sign she almost missed. The 34-year-old reality star recently opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis,

Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Katie Thurston is feeling optimistic after the latest update in her breast cancer journey. "Good news! My cancer hasn't metastasize[d]," the former Bachelorette, 34, shared via her Instagram Story on Friday,

Katie Thurston, who starred on the 17th season of "The Bachelorette," revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The television personality made the announcement in a lengthy Instagram post on Saturday, detailing her battle thus far.

I experienced a range of emotions over the past two weeks. Despair. Anger. Sadness. Denial. And then strength,” Thurston said of her diagnosis.

Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston revealed via Instagram on Saturday, February 15, that she was fighting breast cancer

After Katie Thurston revealed the news that she has breast cancer on Saturday, The Bachelorette alum shared more details about her diagnosis on her Instagram Stories, recalling how she "discovered it" herself.

The Bachelorette alumna Katie Thurston took to Instagram today to share that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

On one of her Instagram Stories, also posted on Saturday, Thurston said she is “waiting on learning what stage” she’s in and is planning to get another biopsy to find out more information. She also shared that there is no history of breast cancer in her family.

Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She shared the news on Instagram on February 15 in a lengthy statement and answered questions about the diagnosis in her Instagram stories.

Katie Thurston is grateful to her fiancé, comedian Jeff Arcuri, for his tireless support amid her recent breast cancer diagnosis. "I was originally planning on moving back to [Washington] to be with my family and start care while Jeff continued on his world tour,

Just days after the Bachelorette alum Katie Thurston shared her breast cancer diagnosis, she opened up about how she’s been faring with the difficult tests and treatments ahead.