Teddi Mellencamp Battles Melanoma: ‘We Can Fight This’
By Movieguide® Contributor
REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS star Teddi Mellencamp is updating fans about her skin cancer battle after recently being diagnosed with her thirteenth melanoma.
In a September 13 Instagram post, Mellencamp wrote, “I have been debating whether I should even publicly talk about this or not but then I remember how every time I post about skin cancer someone else is reminded to get checked.”
“I found out late yesterday afternoon that the most recent spot biopsied is another melanoma,” she explained. “I can’t even remember if this is the 12th or 13th one. At this point, I am starting to black-out these memories like a portion of my childhood. I slept maybe 2 hours last night because my mind was racing.”
“I am so grateful for my 3-month checkup because we caught this one early. This means another surgery next week and additional biopsies. As I lay here with tears in my eyes and worry, I know my kids will be up soon. I have a podcast at 10. Life goes on,” Mellencamp continued.
“I am also reminded of my faith and the reminder I keep telling myself, ‘We can do hard things.’ We have so many beautiful things to look forward to, so if you woke up today feeling lost or scared, I encourage you to make a list of some of the things you are truly grateful for and what you are most excited about,” she wrote.
On October 1, Mellencamp shared another update on her diagnosis and treatment plan.
“Another update I didn’t want to give but in an effort to be fully transparent and help others, here goes…I received the call yesterday from my doctor that not all the margins are clear after my last wide excision surgery. Because the area is so broad they no longer feel comfortable cutting,” she wrote on Instagram.
“They said I can wait a week so I can show at nationals but upon my return I will start on a 5-week immunotherapy cream: ‘Immunotherapy is an anti-cancer treatment that uses the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells. An immunotherapy cream called imiquimod (Aldara®) is a cream that stimulates the immune system,’” she shared.
“Side effects include: fatigue, inflammation, blisters and some pain but ya know what, it’s better than the alternative. Stay vigilant on getting your skin checked my friends. We can fight this,” she concluded.
Pray for Mellencamp as she navigates her new treatment plan.
Movieguide® previously reported on Mellencamp’s first Melanoma diagnosis in October 2022:
Reality TV star Teddi Mellencamp recently updated fans on her melanoma diagnosis after surgeons postponed a removal surgery.
Mellencamp revealed that doctors discovered more melanoma and said she would pursue a PET scan to find out “how far the cancer has spread.”
Despite what many would call a setback, Mellencamp said she relies on her faith and support from friends and family.
“I have faith and lots of support from friends, family, doctors and surgeons that all will be ok,” she wrote in a recent Instagram post.
“Something in me is making me want to continue to share this personal information because I want to continue to reiterate the importance of getting your skin checks,” she added.
In another update post, she wrote: “Thanks for all your comments and prayers on what I thought was going to be my melanoma removal today. Right before I left for NYC they took 2 additional adjacent moles and biopsied them to be safe. While I was away, those results also came back melanoma.”
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