Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Surgery Plans After Latest Melanoma Treatment ‘Did Not Work’
20.12.2023 - 00:11
/ perezhilton.com
Teddi Mellencamp has some heartbreaking news amid her cancer battle.
For more than a year, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum has been grappling with several melanoma diagnoses. She was first diagnosed with stage two melanoma in October 2022. By September 13, Teddi revealed she had been diagnosed with her thirteenth melanoma. The 42-year-old reality star has been doing everything she can to fight back against this aggressive disease, even trying out immunotherapy cream over the past few months.
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However, Teddi shared she received some bad news about the immunotherapy treatment from her doctor — it did not work. The Bravo personality first posted an emotional video on Monday to her Instagram Stories, telling fans:
Our hearts break for Teddi!
She was quick to make a decision when it came to the next steps in her melanoma battle, though. The following day, Teddi shared another post on Instagram to announce she will undergo surgery later this month. Posting a picture of the scars on her back, she wrote:
The Two Ts In A Pod host then said she will be monitored by her doctors every three months moving forward:
What a scary situation! See the post (below):
We’re sending so much love and healing energy to Teddi during this tough time. Reactions to the health update? Let us know in the comments.
[Image via Teddi Mellencamp/Instagram]
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