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Teddi Mellencamp Faces New Setback in Stage 4 Cancer Battle

Doctors recently discovered four additional brain tumors, prompting changes to her treatment plan as she continues radiation and immunotherapy.

  • Teddi Mellencamp, 43, revealed her stage 4 melanoma has metastasized to her brain and lungs, with four new brain tumors detected during a March 26 emergency MRI.
  • She is undergoing radiation and immunotherapy, with her prognosis to be reassessed by June 1, 2025, as treatment plans evolve.
  • The reality star has openly shared her journey, using humor as a coping mechanism and advocating for skin protection and early detection of melanoma.
  • Her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, has paused their divorce to support Mellencamp and their three children, who are in therapy to process her illness.
  • Mellencamp's father, John Mellencamp, has provided emotional support, growing closer to her during this challenging time.
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