Katie Thurston to undergo double mastectomy and 'boob job' Katie Thurston admitted the idea of undergoing a double mastectomy and then having reconstructive surgery amid her cancer battle is a "challenge". 30 July 2025 Katie Thurston admitted the idea of undergoing a double mastectomy is a "challenge". Katie Thurston has stage 4 cancer The Bachelorette star was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in February and she has now revealed she will have an operation in a few months to remove her breasts and then have a "boob job" and it has been a difficult process to come to terms with.