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Teddi Mellencamp Reflects on Struggles During Cancer Treatment

The reality TV star shares candid updates on her challenges with radiation and immunotherapy after undergoing brain surgery.

  • Teddi Mellencamp revealed the physical and emotional toll of her cancer treatment, including radiation and immunotherapy, in recent Instagram updates.
  • Doctors discovered multiple brain tumors and two lung tumors in February, with four brain tumors removed through emergency surgery.
  • She described immunotherapy as particularly taxing but remains optimistic, noting that its intense effects are a sign of its effectiveness according to her doctors.
  • Mellencamp addressed her decision to wear wigs, explaining that it helps her feel more confident, though she sometimes embraces her shaved head in public.
  • Despite the challenges, she continues to find moments of joy as a coping mechanism, encouraging others to embrace their own 'new normal.'
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