‘Real Housewives’ star Teddi Mellencamp’s cancer has spread to her lungs
The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star shared a health update on her social media as she announced that doctors had detected additional tumors.
“Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be removed via surgery,” she posted on Instagram. “I also have 2 tumors in my lung. These are all metastases of my melanoma.”
Mellencamp added that doctors are “hopeful that immunotherapy and radiation will effectively treat them.”
Teddi Mellencamp revealed she was hospitalized after doctors discovered multiple tumors in her brain. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
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“I am feeling positive that I will win this battle, that I got this wig…and that I can remember all of Angelina’s kids’ names,” she wrote, referring to Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie and her six kids she shares with Brad Pitt.
Mellencamp, 43, concluded her post with “f*** off, cancer!”
The reality star shared on her Instagram Stories that she is expected to begin her immunotherapy treatment on Tuesday.
The daughter of John Mellencamp had been suffering from “severe and debilitating headaches” for weeks before her hospitalization on Feb. 11. (JB Lacroix/WireImage)
The daughter of John Mellencamp had been suffering from “severe and debilitating headaches” for weeks before her hospitalization on Feb. 11.
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“I am so grateful for the incredible surgeons, doctor, and nurses who made my surgery a success and my recovery process comfortable,” she wrote in a statement shared with her 1.1 million Instagram followers.
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“In full transparency, more tumors were removed than expected: 4 in total. This fight is not over, but that round has been won,” she wrote in part.
‘REAL HOUSEWIVES’ STAR TEDDI MELLENCAMP HOSPITALIZED WITH MULTIPLE TUMORS ON HER BRAIN
Mellencamp revealed her shaved head on social media before going into surgery to remove brain tumors. (Getty Images/Instagram)
Her latest diagnosis comes during her years-long battle with skin cancer. In September, Mellencamp shared that she underwent surgery for her 16th melanoma removal.
At the time, she shared that the doctors, “Unfortunately … found a spot on my ear which is now being biopsied.”
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The mom-of-three posted a mirror selfie with a visible bandage on her ear and showed the scars on her back.
“Up to 60% of patients with advanced melanoma develop brain metastases during the course of their disease and the presence of brain metastases significantly worsens a patient’s prognosis,” according to the National Institute of Health.
Meanwhile, her estranged husband shared a health update after she underwent brain tumor surgery in February.
“All I will say right now is surgery went well. That said, l’ve never seen @teddimellencamp in so much pain. She’s finally getting some needed rest. I know she is so grateful for the outpouring of love,” Edwin Arroyave wrote on Instagram.
Mellencamp’s estranged husband shared a health update after she underwent brain tumor surgery in February. (Paul Archuleta/Getty Images | Edwin Arroyave/Instagram)
Arroyave leaned on his faith as he stood by Mellencamp’s side during the tumultuous time. He shared a prayer on social media alongside a picture next to the reality star in a hospital bed. Mellencamp had medical markings on her forehead and her head was shaved.
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“Jeremiah 17:14: Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise,” Arroyave wrote on Instagram.
“Lord, I lift up @teddimellencamp to You. You are the Great Healer, and I ask for Your healing touch upon her body. Restore her strength, renew her spirit, and let her feel Your comforting presence. Grant her peace, hope, and full recovery. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Mellencamp filed for divorce from Arroyave in November 2024 after 13 years of marriage, according to People.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.
