Teddi Mellencamp Shares 50/50 Survival Odds in Stage 4 Cancer Battle

The reality star opens up about her ongoing immunotherapy treatment, emotional struggles, and finding strength through humor.

Teddi Mellencamp, 43, revealed that her stage 4 melanoma has metastasized to her brain and lungs, with doctors estimating a 50/50 chance of survival.
She is undergoing immunotherapy, a treatment that has only been in use for a decade, making long-term outcomes uncertain.
In a recent 'Nightline' interview, Mellencamp shared her fears over losing control and described the physical toll of her treatments, such as reduced mobility.
Despite the grim prognosis, Mellencamp uses humor as a coping mechanism, joking with her family about her condition and maintaining a candid outlook.
Mellencamp, a mother of three, continues to share her journey publicly, balancing moments of vulnerability with gratitude for her loved ones and supporters.