Teddi Mellencamp has been open about her melanoma battle since first revealing her diagnosis in 2022. In February 2025, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star — who has undergone multiple surgeries — shared that doctors had discovered several brain tumors. That April, she confirmed that her cancer had progressed to stage four.
On April 2, she shared a health update on her Instagram Stories while lying in bed, thanking fans for their support. “I woke up to so many kind messages,” she said. “I just want to say thank you guys so much. So many messages about how strong I am. And I gotta tell you, some days I feel really really strong and some days I feel really really sad and alone. And I think that’s a normal part of what any of us are going through, and that’s okay. Stage 4 cancer can be scary.”
Mellencamp previously described her skin cancer diagnosis as a “wake-up call,” admitting that she never wore sunscreen or had her moles checked until she was 40. She urged her followers to take their health seriously, saying:
“Moral of this story: if a doctor says, ‘come in every 3 months,’ please go in every 3 months. I so badly wanted to blow this off. ‘What could happen in 3 months?’ I thought. Apparently a lot,” she shared on Instagram in October 2022. She also expressed her desire to “share this journey,” explaining that, as a “90s teen,” she used to slather baby oil and iodine on her skin to get a tan.
Find out more about Mellencamp’s diagnosis and her current health status below.
Mellencamp was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma in March 2022. She revealed she had a spot on her back removed after her friend Kyle Richards advised her to get checked because it looked like skin cancer. She also revealed photos of the spot and what it looked like after it was removed. “I am doing my best to stay present and positive as I head to [film] today. Grateful that I am busy to keep my mind from racing as I await the results,” she wrote at the time. “I find strength in being honest with you all and hope this helps others. Please let this be a reminder to take action on your own skin.”
