‘RHOBH’ Teddi Mellencamp Updates Fans On Cancer Surgery

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Former RHOBH star Teddi Mellencamp is updating fans on her upcoming cancer surgery. She is no stranger to melanoma and has already undergone 15 procedures. Recently, the accountability coach felt something that was not right on her neck and her back. Therefore, she went back to her doctor and the news was not what anyone would want to hear. Keep reading for more details as to what her next steps are.

Teddi Mellencamp Updates Fans On Cancer Surgery

When Teddi Mellencamp felt something suspicious, she was not playing around so she immediately headed to her doctor. They removed what was necessary and this was nothing new to the RHOBH alum. Teddi was diagnosed with melanoma in 2022 and has since had 15 cancerous growths removed. She did get her results back and there was more melanoma. This was not the desired outcome and Teddi knew that she would have to have difficult conversations with her family. Yet, it was caught early, and she is feeling hopeful.

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Teddi Mellencamp-YouTube

So, now with her sixteenth surgery on the horizon, Teddi has been getting questions as to when this will be happening. Since she is so transparent, it makes sense that her followers want to know how and when it is playing out. Teddi headed to Instagram where she shared all of the details as to what is to come for her and her surgery. She noted that everyone has been asking about when her next surgery is and it is scheduled for Monday, August 19th.


Teddi Mellencamp pointed out that the surgery is easy compared to all that is going on inside her. She cannot control how that is working so that is extremely stressful. Until the procedure, she is planning to live her life to the fullest. She will be with her kids, podcasting, and seeing her father, John Mellencamp perform so she is packing a lot into a short period. Finally, Teddi is feeling optimistic which is great to hear as this is scary regardless of whether it is the first surgery or sixteenth.

Fans Send Support

Along with an update and some beautiful, raw photos, Teddi Mellencamp also shared some hard-to-view snaps. She was all cut up from her surgeries but this was the reality of what she has been going through and a warning to get your skin checked. Fans were very supportive of Teddi though some gave her unsolicited advice which is par for the course as a public figure:

  • You are building an armor no one can take from you. Be well, stay well
  • My heart breaks for you, but your strength and faith inspire me. Praying for good results for you!!! ❤️
  • Praying for you, Teddi 🙏🏼 You are truly a warrior and I pray for the day where you will have no more melanomas 🙏🏼

Hopefully, this will be the last time that she has to go through this. Luckily, she is very in tune with her body and encourages others to stay on top of theirs. Are you shocked that she is going through this again? Yet, are you happy Teddi continues to raise awareness? Let us know in the comments below.

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