Former 'Bachelorette' star Katie Thurston reveals breast cancer diagnosis

A former "Bachelorette" star has revealed she has breast cancer.

Katie Thurston, 34, announced her diagnosis Saturday on social media and said she is ready to fight it.

Thurston said she was diagnosed with cancer two weeks ago and has since "experienced a range of emotions."

She was a contestant on season 25 of the "Bachelor" and was the star of the Bachelorette's 17th season.

Thurston's full Instagram post can be found here.

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