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RHOBH alum Teddi Mellencamp has been through a lot healthwise in the past few months. Unfortunately, it does not seem to get any better for the reality TV star as she recently made another disturbing revelation. In a social media post, Teddi explained that she is battling Stage 2 melanoma. Sadly, Teddi Mellencamp’s melanoma diagnosis is not the first she has experienced. Here are the details of the whole story.
Teddi Has Stage 2 Melanoma
On October 11, 2022, Teddi left fans distraught after she confessed that doctors had diagnosed her with Stage 2 melanoma. Taking to Instagram, the TV personality shared a picture of her back with a red scar and a bandage. In addition, Teddi opened up about how she discovered the illness in the caption accompanying the snap.
According to the star, following her previous battle with melanoma, she visited the doctor last week for her three-month skin check. Sadly, Teddi would get yet another disturbing news she never wished to hear. In her words:
“They said I had another abnormal spot near my last one so they did a biopsy. I got the call this morning: Stage 2 melanoma.”
With the new diagnosis, RHOBH alum Teddi Mellencamp said she has an appointment with the oncologist on October 19. According to the starlet, the doctor will cut the spot out and help her come up with a game on the next steps. Meanwhile, Teddi Mellencamp’s melanoma diagnosis has taught her some lessons, which she shared in the post.
Teddi noted that obeying the doctor’s advice and going for checkups when instructed were vital. She also advised her fans to wear sunscreen and have moles on their skin checked out, which she never did until she turned 40.
Teddi’s Previous Battle With This Skin Disease
Sadly, Teddi has battled the skin disease in the past. In March 2022, she went under the knife to remove a mole from her back after the doctor hinted at it being melanoma. Following the surgery, the RHOBH alum thought it wise to spread awareness.
So, she took to Instagram with pictures of the surgical process. Teddi also explained that actress Kyle Richards was the one who spotted the change in color on her back. Thankfully, everything was sorted out quickly, and Teddi came out strong. Relatively, fans are hopeful that this time will not be any different.
