Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Teddi Mellencamp Shows Significant Progress in Stage 4 Cancer Treatment

The reality star's tumors have shrunk or disappeared, and she will continue immunotherapy for two years with cautious optimism from her doctors.

Image
Image
Image
Teddi Mellencamp talks hair regrowth.

Overview

  • Teddi Mellencamp's stage 4 metastatic melanoma in her brain and lungs is responding well to immunotherapy, with tumors shrinking or disappearing.
  • Doctors have outlined a two-year treatment plan for Mellencamp, requiring immunotherapy every four weeks and scans every three months for monitoring.
  • Immunotherapy is both reducing existing tumors and aiming to prevent recurrence, offering hope for long-term remission or potential cure.
  • Mellencamp has shared her journey publicly to promote awareness of melanoma and the importance of early detection through regular skin checks.
  • While not yet cancer-free, Mellencamp's doctors are optimistic about her recovery if her treatment continues to progress as expected.