# 'Real Housewives' star Teddi Mellencamp's doctors find more tumors after surgery | Fox News

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### 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Teddi Mellencamp's cancer has spread to her lungs

John Mellencamp's daughter says doctors found more tumors as a direct result from melanoma

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Published March 7, 2025 3:27pm EST



Teddi Mellencamp’s doctors discovered more tumors in her body after she underwent  last month.

"Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren't able to be removed via surgery," she posted on Instagram. "I also have 2 tumors in my lung. These are all metastases of my melanoma."



Teddi Mellencamp revealed she was hospitalized after doctors discovered multiple tumors in her brain. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)



Mellencamp added that doctors are "hopeful that immunotherapy and radiation will effectively treat them."



Mellencamp's estranged husband shared a health update after she underwent brain tumor surgery in February.

"Up to 60% of patients with advanced melanoma develop brain metastases during the course of their disease and the presence of brain metastases significantly worsens a patient’s prognosis," according to the .

Meanwhile, her estranged husband shared a health update after she underwent brain tumor surgery in February.

"All I will say right now is surgery went well. That said, l've never seen @teddimellencamp in so much pain. She's finally getting some needed rest. I know she is so grateful for the outpouring of love," Edwin Arroyave wrote on Instagram.























































































Her latest diagnosis comes during her years-long battle with skin cancer. In September, Mellencamp shared that she underwent surgery for her 16th melanoma removal.

At the time, she shared that the doctors, "Unfortunately … found a spot on my ear which is now being biopsied."





Mellencamp's estranged husband shared a health update after she underwent brain tumor surgery in February.

"I am so grateful for the incredible surgeons, doctor, and nurses who made my surgery a success and my recovery process comfortable," she wrote in a statement shared with her 1.1 million Instagram followers.







Mellencamp's estranged husband shared a health update after she underwent brain tumor surgery in February.

Arroyave leaned on his faith as he stood by Mellencamp’s side during the tumultuous time. He shared a prayer on social media alongside a picture next to the reality star in a hospital bed. Mellencamp had medical markings on her forehead and her head was shaved.



"Jeremiah 17:14: Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise," Arroyave wrote on Instagram.

"I lift up @teddimellencamp to You. You are the Great Healer, and I ask for Your healing touch upon her body. Restore her strength, renew her spirit, and let her feel Your comforting presence. Grant her peace, hope, and full recovery. In Jesus’ name, Amen."



Mellencamp filed for divorce from Arroyave in November 2024 after 13 years of marriage, according to People.



Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.
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