Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Brain Tumor Diagnosis
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp shared a heartbreaking health update on February 12, revealing that she has been diagnosed with multiple brain tumors after experiencing severe, debilitating headaches for weeks.
💔 A Shocking Diagnosis
After being hospitalized due to unbearable pain, doctors performed a CT scan and MRI, which revealed multiple tumors that have been growing for at least six months.
🏥 Teddi’s Treatment Plan:
- Two larger tumors will be surgically removed today
- Smaller tumors will be treated with radiation at a later date
Despite the frightening news, Teddi remains grateful for her family, friends, and medical team who are supporting her through this journey.
💪 Facing the Battle with Strength
In a touching moment, Teddi shared a video of her friend shaving her head before surgery, turning the emotional moment into a bucket list experience.
🗣️ Words of Encouragement from Loved Ones:
“Love you, babe. You got this!”
“Might be your best look yet!”
🧴 Raising Awareness for Skin Cancer
Teddi’s brain tumor diagnosis comes just a week after she spread awareness about her melanoma journey on World Cancer Day (February 4).
She has been open about her skin cancer battle, sharing graphic images of her surgery scars and urging others to schedule regular skin checks.
📢 Her Message:
“It’s World Cancer Day, so I’d like to remind you to get your skin checks scheduled!”
On The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast, she detailed her melanoma journey, revealing that she had a large congenital patch on her back that later developed suspicious sunspots.
Despite warnings from friends, Teddi initially didn’t take it seriously, but after seeing a doctor, she learned the severity of her condition.
🩺 Her Skin Cancer Journey:
- Diagnosed three years ago
- Over 20 surgeries so far
- Scars serve as a reminder to prioritize health
💙 Sending Love & Support
Teddi’s strength and openness in sharing her story are inspiring thousands to take their health seriously.
💬 Drop a comment below to send love and well wishes! 💙