Teddi Mellencamp 'Feeling Positive' In Latest Update On Her Cancer Treatment
Teddi Mellencamp shares an update on her cancer treatment, revealing multiple tumors remain in her brain and lung, but she stays positive.
Teddi Mellencamp has shared another update on her cancer treatment, revealing the results of the scans she did.
Mellencamp underwent surgery last month to remove multiple tumors found in her brain. Later in February, she celebrated the surgery's success, thanking everyone for their prayers and support.
The former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star has been open about her skin cancer since she was diagnosed with melanoma in 2022.
Teddi Mellencamp Provides Update On Cancer Treatment After Latest Scan
Mellencamp has revealed that a recent scan showed that there are still "multiple tumors" in her brain that couldn't be removed through surgery. The reality TV star revealed the news in an Instagram post accompanied by a photo of her smiling while rocking a blonde wig.
"Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren't able to be removed via surgery," the post's caption began.
Mellencamp continued, "I also have 2 tumors in my lung. These are all metastases of my melanoma. The doctors are hopeful that immunotherapy will effectively treat them."
Despite the scan results showing there were still tumors in her brain, Mellencamp chose to stay positive.
"I am feeling positive— that I will win this battle, that I got this wig (I like the short hair, just not the bald spots), and that I can remember all of Angelina’s [Jolie's] kids' names."
She concluded, "Now as @bravoandy would say: with all due... f*** off, cancer!"
Bravo Stars Show Love To Teddi Mellencamp
Many Bravolebrities reacted to Mellencamp's latest update by supporting her with positive messages.
Her former "RHOBH" costar, Kyle Richards, recalled a hilarious moment after her surgery.
She wrote, "The best moment! Right after your surgery when you weren't quite sure what year it was and I said, "but I bet she can name all of Angelina Jolie's kids names" and you did."
Another "RHOBH" star Dorit Kemsley wrote, "You got this Teddi! You're stronger than you realize. I know you'll win! You're a fighter, keep fighting... you have a lot of love and support."
The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Cynthia Bailey commented, "Love you!!!" Meanwhile, "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Emily Simpson added, "Looking beautiful and strong. You got this! Love you."
Actress and model Shanna Moakler also commented, "Well I'm getting on that treadmill tomorrow you inspire me everyday ... you got this!! We all love you!!"
Teddi Mellencamp Shares Update On Surgery
Mellencamp's latest update is coming over a week after she shared that her brain tumor surgery was successful.
On February 26, the television personality shared a picture of herself on her hospital bed alongside an image showing her brain scan.
She also shared a statement that read, "I am so grateful for the incredible surgeons, doctor, and nurses who made my surgery a success and my recovery process comfortable."
Mellencamp continued, "In full transparency, more tumors were removed than expected: 4 in total. This fight is not over, but that round has been won."
She added, "The laughter, support, and patience of my kids, my family, and my closest friends is one gift with which words cannot properly express my gratitude."
The 43-year-old concluded, "As I move on to the next steps in my treatment, I just wanted to say thank you to everybody for the outpouring of love and prayers. I see them, and they're definitely helping me stay strong."
Mellencamp Flaunts Short Hair As She Shares Another Post-Surgery Update
Mellencamp shared another post-surgery update, where she showed off her short hair while smiling and lying on a bed.
In the post's caption, she revealed the progress she had made in her cancer treatment.
Mellencamp wrote, "Staples out and ready for radiation."
As always, she received support from her Bravo costars and fans, who encouraged her and made her know just how much she inspired them.
Mellencamp Shares Devastating Health Update
Mellencamp, who has struggled with several health setbacks since her melanoma diagnosis, shared more devastating news on February 12.
In a post on Instagram, she revealed, "For the last several weeks I've been dealing with severe and debilitating headaches."
Mellencamp continued, "Yesterday the pain was unbearable and required hospitalization. After a CT scan and MRI, doctors found multiple tumors on my brain, which they believe have been growing for at least 6 months."
The Bravolebrity, who shares three kids with her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, wrote that two tumors would be removed on the same day of her announcement, while "the remaining smaller tumors will be dealt with via radiation at a later date."
She added, "I am blessed to be surrounded by my children, family, friends, doctors, nurses and surgeons who are doing everything possible to get me back into better health."
Mellencamp concluded, "Thank you to everybody who has reached out, and to everyone who has supported me along this journey."
