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Teddi Mellencamp Faces Health Battle After Brain Tumor Diagnosis

The reality star and podcast host is undergoing treatment for multiple tumors as she reflects on her diagnosis and recovery journey.

  • Teddi Mellencamp revealed she underwent surgery in February to remove four brain tumors, with additional tumors later discovered in her brain and lungs.
  • Doctors attribute her condition to melanoma that has metastasized; Mellencamp has been managing skin cancer since 2022.
  • She described her initial symptoms, including debilitating headaches and memory issues, which she ignored for months before seeking medical help.
  • Mellencamp is now preparing for radiation therapy and immunotherapy to address the remaining tumors.
  • Her health challenges have also deeply affected her close friend and podcast co-host Tamra Judge, who is grappling with emotional struggles and speculation about her role on 'The Real Housewives of Orange County.'
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