Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Results Of Recent Skin Check; 'Feeling Really Sad'

Teddi Mellencamp has been keeping her followers in the know throughout her melanoma journey in the hopes that it will help others.

The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum recently shared on Instagram that after 15 melanoma surgeries, she's getting ready for another.

The reality star, 43, has been completely transparent with her fans throughout her melanoma journey. She recently shared more upsetting news in an Instagram post.

"I got the results back at the beginning of this week and have been just trying to grin and fake it since the call because I was at an important horse show with Slate," she wrote in her Instagram caption. "I do in fact have another melanoma which means another surgery. Which means more hard conversations with my kids. Which means more of me trying to be positive but also feeling really sad."

Mellencamp further explained that they caught this melanoma "within 90 days and earlier stages" and is grateful for that.

"I am grateful to the incredible physicians, nurses, my family, horses, friends, and work but am also trying to be gentle with myself and say it's ok to have feelings and be afraid," she continued. "It's ok to want to watch 55 episodes of 'Love Island' to escape and it's ok that I am up to 677 unread emails. Tomorrow will be better and if it's not, I will keep fighting until it is."

Mellencamp has been sharing her melanoma journey on social media in the hopes of helping to bring awareness to others for regular skin checks, as well as to help anyone going through something similar feel less alone.

"If you are going through something and feel sad, scared, or alone - I feel you and we will fight through these unknowns together," she wrote in her caption, before reminding everyone to "please book your skin checks."

Many positive and supportive comments flooded the comment section of the post.

"Great use of your platform, Teddi. It takes a lot of guts to put it out there when I suspect you feel like crawling under the covers. You are a warrior girl," one follower wrote.

Another person shared, "From a three-time melanoma survivor—-Thank you for using your platform to raise awareness."

The Skin Cancer Foundation wrote, "We wish you the best possible outcome. Melanoma is a beast of a disease. Thank you for raising awareness."

Mellencamp recently shared a video on Instagram with information about her partnership with the "Your Melanoma is Yours to Know" campaign with Castle Biosciences.

The video shares Dr. Farberg's breakdown of melanoma, the significance of the DecisionDx-Melanoma test, the importance of informed decisions, and other valuable information.

Some viewers dropped into the comments to thank Mellencamp for sharing this information, and others asked how it works with insurance and how to beat anxiety.

In late December, Mellencamp shared that she was recovering from a "wide excision melanoma, soft tissue defect reconstruction with adjacent tissue rearrangement" to have her 13th melanoma removed.

Many of her followers could relate and shared their stories in the comment section.

"As a survivor of stage 3 in nearly the same spot, I applaud your determination! 22 years later no melanoma. Twice yearly full body checks have kept me clean, though have had many basil and squamous, so keep vigilant!" one person wrote.

Another said, "I swear we are living parallel lives, mine is today. I’m so glad your surgery went well. Continued prayers and positive vibes."

Many others reminded Mellencamp how strong she was and thanked her for being transparent.

"You are amazing! What a warrior! Thank you for sharing your story and spreading awareness!!! Sending all the prayers and love your way!" one viewer wrote. Another added, "Thank you for being an example of hope and strength. "

Back in early 2022, Mellencamp shared what it was that got her to go to the doctor to have her skin checked out.

"This is a reminder to please go get your yearly skin checks. I had been avoiding mine bc of my own anxiety for a very long time but when @kylerichards18 saw my back and it had changed colors again, she immediately took me to the doc who within minutes said it looks like melanoma and did a big removal," she shared in an Instagram post.

She concluded her post by reminding everyone to "take action on your own skin."