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Teddi Mellencamp Advances in Cancer Fight as Private Romance Offers Support

Scans show her tumors have shrunk as she nears the end of intensive immunotherapy.

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Overview

  • Recent MRI results indicate her stage 4 melanoma tumors have either shrunk or remained stable, marking a small improvement in her condition.
  • Mellencamp underwent surgery in February to remove four brain tumors, with remaining growths in her brain and lungs now stable.
  • She describes her new boyfriend as a “really sweet and kind” private person who has supported her through treatments and horse shows.
  • Balancing her three children with her estranged husband and her health needs, she has set firm limits on her time and energy for dating.
  • Facing criticism for dating during her cancer battle, she says she would understand if the relationship proved too demanding.