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Teddi Mellencamp Undergoes Surgery for Multiple Brain Tumors

The former 'Real Housewives' star shares her health battle, revealing two tumors were removed while smaller ones will require radiation treatment.

  • Teddi Mellencamp, 43, announced she was hospitalized after experiencing severe headaches, leading to the discovery of multiple brain tumors through CT and MRI scans.
  • Doctors determined two larger tumors required immediate surgical removal, while smaller tumors will be treated with radiation at a later date.
  • Mellencamp shared updates from her hospital bed, including a video of her head being shaved in preparation for surgery, maintaining a hopeful and positive outlook.
  • Her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave, their children, and close friends, including Kyle Richards, visited her in the hospital to offer support.
  • Mellencamp, who has previously undergone numerous surgeries for melanoma, expressed gratitude for the medical team and supporters aiding her recovery journey.
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