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Thurston, who tied the knot with comedian Jeff Arcuri in March, said the memory lapse even sparked a minor disagreement with her husband.

\"I think this has happened before. He's like, 'when?' I was like, 'I don't know, but I know it has,'\" she recalled, adding that they have been able to find light in the situation.

\"We're able to laugh about it now,\" she continued. \"Cancer is s---. Sometimes I'm like, 'Stop feeling bad for yourself.' Other times I'm like, 'You're allowed to feel bad for yourself. Cancer f------ sucks.'\"

Thurston also shared that her current medication, a hormonal therapy known as Zoladex, didn't effectively suppress her ovarian hormones production, which led to an unexpected period. As a result, her doctors are switching her to Lupron.

\"And if that doesn't work, I have to get my ovaries taken out,\" she said.

She said she remains \"optimistic about medical advancements in the future,\" even though she said her treatment may be required long-term, if not lifelong given that her breast cancer is now stage 4.

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\"But anyway, it's National Cancer Survivors Day,\" she added. \"And you know, every day that I'm alive, I'm a survivor, so go me. I guess.\"

During the interview with \"GMA\" earlier this year, Thurston shared that she initially dismissed a small lump on her breast, assuming it was related to her menstrual cycle but when she eventually sought medical care, she was ultimately diagnosed with cancer.

 Thurston said she hopes that by sharing her story, she can inspire others to prioritize their breast health including routine cancer screening.

\"I think that's the biggest takeaway, is telling people like, 'Don't wait,' you know, 'Be proactive, get checked out,'\" she said at the time. \"You could be doing yourself a favor in the future.\"

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