Teddi Mellencamp had been coping with “debilitating complications” for months earlier than her well being took a flip for the worst — and he or she found her melanoma most cancers had unfold to her mind.
The “Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum, 43, shared in a brand new interview that she was rushed to the hospital in February as a result of she began having issues together with her imaginative and prescient.
“That day, I couldn’t see,” she instructed ABC Information Friday. “I imply, I might barely get down the steps.”
On the time, Mellencamp revealed on social media that docs had discovered “a number of tumors” on her mind that had been “rising for no less than 6 months.”
The “Two T’s in a Pod” co-host was first recognized with stage 2 melanoma, a type of pores and skin most cancers, in 2022.
Previous to Mellencamp’s situation worsening, although, she had about 16 totally different surgical procedures to take away melanoma spots throughout her physique, per her interview with ABC Information.
“My complete again is, like, just about — it seems to be like a giant Z,” the truth star stated in the course of the sit-down.
She was lastly “cleared” at her most up-to-date pores and skin verify appointment. Nevertheless, there have been different points.
After docs discovered “4 plum-sized tumors” on Mellencamp’s mind earlier this month, she was instructed that her melanoma had progressed to stage 4 and had unfold to her mind and lungs.
Throughout this time, Mellencamp has been leaning on her household, together with estranged husband Edwin Arroyave, and pals like “RHOBH” star Kyle Richards for assist.
Nevertheless, she just lately admitted through Instagram that she feels “very alone” at instances and that she generally forgets she is allowed to “be unhappy” and “cry it out.”
Her pal Erika Jayne completely instructed Web page Six on Thursday that Mellencamp’s pals are staying “robust” for her, noting that the mother of three is within the “struggle of her life.”
Mellencamp additional instructed ABC Information that docs instructed her she has a 50-50 likelihood of surviving, whereas additionally recognizing that there’s not a lot analysis but on the immunotherapy therapy she is present process.
She instructed the outlet she’s discovered to not “take something as a right.”
“Usually, I’m used to operating seven miles,” the All In By Teddi founder identified. “At present, I’m barely strolling one. However what? I’m right here and that makes me really feel good.”
