Ashley Iaconetti, 37, Reveals She’s Had 2 Breast Biopsies

Mar. 15, 2025

Ashley Iaconetti.Photo:CraSH/ImageSPACE/Shutterstock

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Ashley Iaconettirevealed that she’s had two breast biopsies.During the March 4 episode of herAlmost Famouspodcastwith co-hostBen Higgins, theBacheloralum, 37, opened up about her past experience in hopes of raising awareness about breast health.“I talked about this on the doctor conversation I had about breast cancer that I have had two breast biopsies,” she said. “This is, like, so TMI but I mentioned just about the feel of my boobs are different now after having kids than it was prior. They used to be a lot denser. But yes, that is common.”Iaconetti first shared during an episode last week that she scheduled a checkup after feeling a lump.“I’ve always had pretty dense breasts. There was one spot where it was particularly, it was a lump,” she said at the time. “I got a mammogram at 22 and an ultrasound and they biopsied it.”Ashley Iaconetti.Rick Kern/WireImageNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.TheBachelor in Paradisestar said she’s healthy, but the scare put in perspective the importance of staying on top of self checks and routine screenings.“I do play with my boobs enough that I would feel them,” she told Higgins. “I think I would notice because of that sort of habit and especially now with the texture or consistency, I would absolutely. I should have more intentional checks.”Higgins then praised Iaconetti for being vulnerable and going public with her past health scare as more young women are receiving cancer diagnoses.“It’s something to talk about,” he said. “We’re thinking about Katie. Goodness gracious, her life has taken such a turn.”Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyThe PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Higgins was referring toKatie Thurston’s recent breast cancer diagnosis. The 34-year-old — who was a contestant on season 25 ofThe Bachelorand the star ofThe Bachelorette’s 17th season — announced her diagnosis on Feb. 15 in an emotionalInstagrampost.“This first step of acceptance of my reality was the hardest. But I am ready to fight this,” Thurston said at the time.Breast cancer affectsone in eight women in the United States, and mammograms are vital for early detection.In May 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Forcelowered the recommended age for screeningfor breast cancer after an increase in younger diagnoses. The task force stated that science now shows all women should start getting screened every other year at age 40, which could result in 19% more lives being saved.In addition to staying on top of routine screenings, health officials advise women of all ages to practice “breast self-awareness,” which means becoming familiar with how a person’s own breasts normally look and feel, so they will be more likely to recognize anything out of the ordinary when doing abreast self-examination.

Ashley Iaconettirevealed that she’s had two breast biopsies.

During the March 4 episode of herAlmost Famouspodcastwith co-hostBen Higgins, theBacheloralum, 37, opened up about her past experience in hopes of raising awareness about breast health.

“I talked about this on the doctor conversation I had about breast cancer that I have had two breast biopsies,” she said. “This is, like, so TMI but I mentioned just about the feel of my boobs are different now after having kids than it was prior. They used to be a lot denser. But yes, that is common.”

Iaconetti first shared during an episode last week that she scheduled a checkup after feeling a lump.

“I’ve always had pretty dense breasts. There was one spot where it was particularly, it was a lump,” she said at the time. “I got a mammogram at 22 and an ultrasound and they biopsied it.”

Ashley Iaconetti.Rick Kern/WireImage

Rick Kern/WireImage

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TheBachelor in Paradisestar said she’s healthy, but the scare put in perspective the importance of staying on top of self checks and routine screenings.

“I do play with my boobs enough that I would feel them,” she told Higgins. “I think I would notice because of that sort of habit and especially now with the texture or consistency, I would absolutely. I should have more intentional checks.”

Higgins then praised Iaconetti for being vulnerable and going public with her past health scare as more young women are receiving cancer diagnoses.

“It’s something to talk about,” he said. “We’re thinking about Katie. Goodness gracious, her life has taken such a turn.”

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Higgins was referring toKatie Thurston’s recent breast cancer diagnosis. The 34-year-old — who was a contestant on season 25 ofThe Bachelorand the star ofThe Bachelorette’s 17th season — announced her diagnosis on Feb. 15 in an emotionalInstagrampost.

“This first step of acceptance of my reality was the hardest. But I am ready to fight this,” Thurston said at the time.

Breast cancer affectsone in eight women in the United States, and mammograms are vital for early detection.

In May 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Forcelowered the recommended age for screeningfor breast cancer after an increase in younger diagnoses. The task force stated that science now shows all women should start getting screened every other year at age 40, which could result in 19% more lives being saved.

In addition to staying on top of routine screenings, health officials advise women of all ages to practice “breast self-awareness,” which means becoming familiar with how a person’s own breasts normally look and feel, so they will be more likely to recognize anything out of the ordinary when doing abreast self-examination.

source: people.com