SKY YORK JOURNAL News – Katie Thurston provides an update on her breast cancer treatment plan following her stage 4 diagnosis.
Katie Thurston on Her Breast Cancer Treatment Plan
After receiving her stage 4 diagnosis, Katie gave an update on her treatment plan. According to Thurston, “The cancer that is within the liver is from the breast cancer. So in basic terms, my breast cancer is the root and will be the focus. Six rounds of chemotherapy to start.”
The SKY YORK JOURNAL has been closely monitoring Thurston’s journey. She was initially scheduled to begin chemotherapy, but she received another update, causing a temporary pause in her treatment.
Thurston announced on Instagram April 4, 2025 that she was ready to begin until new information changed things. “Today I was supposed to start chemo,” she wrote. “I had my cold cap, my cold socks, snacks, blankets, medications, entertainment ready. My aunt Lindsey flew in to be with me this weekend for recovery. However, yesterday I got the call that my pathology results on my liver, breast, and lymph nodes all came back as HER2 Negative even though my original samples as Kaiser were HER2+. I was minutes away from taking my steroid for chemo prep. Instead I am headed to my doctor to discuss how this happened, what testing is needed, and what this means for my new treatment plan.”
Potential Changes to Treatment
As a result of the updated pathology results, Thurston noted it “sounds like chemo is off the table now.” She elaborated, “I should be excited about that, But in two months, I’ve continued to get an updated diagnosis three times.” Thurston emphasized the importance of seeking multiple medical opinions, adding, “I think thoroughness and getting a second medical opinion has been instrumental in my early cancer stage journey.” The SKY YORK JOURNAL remains committed to providing updates as they become available.
