Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Five More Tumors Amid Cancer Battle

LOS ANGELES, CA — Reality star and podcast host Teddi Mellencamp announced via Instagram on March 6, 2025, that doctors have discovered five additional tumors in her body following an intensive battle with melanoma. The 43-year-old shared this distressing news shortly after undergoing a CT scan, revealing that she now has three tumors in her brain and two in her lungs.

“Update from my scans today: I have 3 more tumors in my brain and 2 tumors on my lungs. These are all a direct result of my melanoma,” Mellencamp wrote. She expressed optimism for her upcoming treatment, stating, “The doctors are hopeful that these additional mutations will be removed via immunotherapy, which begins Tuesday at 11 AM.”

Mellencamp has faced significant health challenges over the past two years. According to her, she has had 17 tumors removed, a journey she first documented on social media starting in 2022. Over the previous month, she underwent emergency surgery to remove existing brain tumors after experiencing debilitating headaches.

Reflecting on her journey, she stated: “I am grateful for the incredible surgeons, doctors, and nurses who made my surgery a success and my recovery process comfortable.” She added, “This fight is not over, but that round has been won.” She has continued to focus on the positive, recently sharing her experience wearing a wig due to her treatment.

Mellencamp assured her followers, “I am feeling positive— that I will win this battle, that I got this wig (I like the short hair, just not the bald spots), and that I can remember all of Angelina’s kids’ names.” She addressed her future with her podcast, saying, “I miss the pod… But I just have to listen to my body, see when it’s the right time, but I’ll be back, guys.”

Her recent diagnosis highlights the severity of advanced melanoma, with studies indicating that up to 60% of patients may develop brain metastases. This development, according to medical experts, significantly worsens a patient’s prognosis, indicating the aggressiveness of the disease.

Throughout her health struggles, Mellencamp has received an outpouring of support from friends, family, and fans. She emphasized in her posts the importance of taking time to heal and prioritize her health over her professional commitments.