Devastated Teddi Mellencamp reveals doctors found five more tumors in her body amid cancer battle

Teddi Mellencamp has revealed doctors have discovered five more tumors in her body just weeks after she underwent emergency brain cancer surgery.

The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 43, who is mother to three young children – Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, five – shared the devastating health update with her fans on Thursday after undergoing a CT scan.

The Bravo alum has been battling skin cancer since 2022 and the initial brain tumors were found in mid-February, after she suffered debilitating headaches.

In a post on Instagram Thursday, she announced doctors detected two tumors in her lungs and three more in her brain, noting she will begin immunotherapy and radiation treatment immediately.

‘Update from scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be removed via surgery,’ she said. ‘I also have 2 tumors in my lung.’

Teddi, whose father is legendary singer-songwriter John Cougar Mellencamp, 73, said that her ‘doctors are hopeful that immunotherapy and radiation will effectively treat them.’

The reality star, who is in the throes of a divorce from husband Edwin Arroyave, said she was ‘feeling positive and excited’ despite the heartbreaking news.

Mellencamp also clarified in an Instagram post, ‘These are all a direct result of my melanoma.’

She continued, ‘I am feeling positive that I will win this battle, that I got this wig (I like the short hair, just not the bald spots), and that I can remember all of Angelina’s kids’ names.’

In the comment section, Mellencamp was comforted by a number of fellow reality stars who hailed her with kind words amid the serious health update.

Judge added, ‘You are gonna kick cancers a**, you are the strongest person I know cancer F** all the way off!!!!’

‘The best moment!’ The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Kyle Richards said. ‘Right after your surgery when you weren’t quite sure what year it was and I said “but I bet she can name all of Angelina Jolie’s kids names” and you did.’

Dorit Kemsley of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills said, ‘You got this Teddi! You’re stronger than you realize. I know you’ll win! You’re a fighter, keep fighting… you have a lot of love and support.’

Shanna Moakler told Mellencamp, ‘Well I’m getting on that treadmill tomorrow you inspire me everyday … you got this!! We all love you!!’

Reality star Trishelle Cannatella praised Mellencamp as ‘the strongest person’ as she focuses on her health.

‘Only you would have brain surgery one week and be jogging on a treadmill the next,’ she said. ‘You are ready to fight! And I love the wig.’

The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Cynthia Bailey wrote, ‘Love u!!!’ while The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Meghan King said, ‘Love you Teddi. You’re such an inspiration.’

Earlier, Mellencamp addressed fans who were asking about her return to the Two Peas In A Pod podcast, which she does with Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge, 57. (Judge wrote, ‘I love you so much,’ to her podcasting partner in an Instagram Stories post Thursday.)

Mellencamp told her followers, ‘I’m waiting for my CT scan right now. I’ve seen all your messages, asking when I’m going back to the pod.

‘I don’t actually know. I would assume next week, but I’m listening to what the doctors and my bosses think is best for my brain,’ she admitted.

‘I think when you have four brain tumors and then you have to go through these different things, you have to protect yourself.

‘But of course, I miss the pod. I miss chatting with Tam. I miss Erika (Jayne). I miss laughing. I miss watching all those ridiculous shows,’ she added.