Current:Home > reviewsTeddi Mellencamp to Begin Immunotherapy Treatment After Melanoma Diagnosis -FundMaster
Teddi Mellencamp to Begin Immunotherapy Treatment After Melanoma Diagnosis
View
Date:2025-04-28 01:11:39
Teddi Mellencamp is sharing insight into her treatment plans amid her battle with skin cancer.
After the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum recently opened up about her latest biopsy revealing another melanoma, the 42-year-old is detailing her intent to start immunotherapy, a type of treatment that helps the immune system fight cancerous cells.
"Another update I didn't want to give but in an effort to be fully transparent and help others," she wrote alongside an Oct. 1 Instagram post featuring a photo of scars on her shoulder, "here goes… I received the call yesterday from my doctor that not all the margins are clear after my last wide excision surgery. Because the area is so broad they no longer feel comfortable cutting."
Instead, as the Bravo alum explained, doctors told her that after waiting a week, she'll start using an immunotherapy cream to help combat the diagnosis.
"Side effects include: fatigue, inflammation, blisters and some pain," she added, "but ya know what, it's better than the alternative. Stay vigilant on getting your skin checked my friends. We can fight this."
The Two Ts In A Pod co-host opened up about her stage 2 skin cancer diagnosis in October 2022, noting that she wanted to share her story as a form of awareness.
"Moral of this story: If a doctor says, ‘Come in every 3 months,' please go in every 3 months," she wrote an Instagram post at the time. "I so badly wanted to blow this off. ‘What could happen in 3 months?' I thought. Apparently, a lot."
Teddi concluded her personal message with an important reminder about completing checkups.
"This has been such a wakeup call for me," she added. "And I hope to all of you, to love and protect the skin you're in."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (49268)
Related
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- Samples of asteroid Bennu are coming to Earth Sunday. Could the whole thing be next?
- Virginia shooting leaves 4 kids, 1 adult injured: Police
- New York Civil Liberties Union sues NYPD for records on transgender sensitivity training
- North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
- Horoscopes Today, September 22, 2023
- Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech
- Yemen’s southern leader renews calls for separate state at UN
- Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
- Biden to open embassies in Cook Islands, Niue as he welcomes Pacific leaders for Washington summit
Ranking
- DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
- Lots of dignitaries but no real fireworks — only electronic flash — as the Asian Games open
- Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech
- Indianapolis police wound 2 robbery suspects after 1 suspect fires at pursuing officers
- Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
- A concert audience of houseplants? A new kids' book tells the surprisingly true tale
- At the edge of the UN security perimeter, those with causes (and signs) try to be heard
- USWNT making best out of Olympic preparation despite coach, team in limbo
Recommendation
Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
USWNT making best out of Olympic preparation despite coach, team in limbo
2 dead, 2 hurt following early morning shooting at Oahu boat harbor
Tropical Storm Ophelia weakens to a depression
Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
Tropical Storm Ophelia tracks up East Coast, downing trees and flooding roads
Tropical Storm Ophelia weakens to a depression
Colombia’s presidential office manipulates video of President Petro at UN to hype applause