Overview
- On the Jan. 14 episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, John Mellencamp said Teddi Mellencamp is really sick and suffering with cancer in the brain.
- In October 2025, Teddi said scans showed no detectable cancer, clarifying she would stay on immunotherapy and was not in remission.
- Teddi’s melanoma, first diagnosed in 2022, progressed to stage 4 in 2025 after metastasizing to her brain and lungs.
- Her treatment has included surgeries to remove multiple brain tumors, radiation, and immunotherapy, with reports noting at least 17 melanoma lesions removed over time.
- She previously described a roughly 50/50 survival outlook as her family, including her father, continued to provide day-to-day support and share updates through podcasts and social media.