Teddi Mellencamp‘s good news about her cancer recovery did not mean the hard part was over!
The reality star has kept things transparent about her battle with the terminal illness and has now detailed her struggle with dealing with the crushing effects of a new medication that has been added to the treatment.
Teddi Mellencamp shared news of her stage 2 melanoma in October 2022 and has since undergone numerous procedures, including brain surgery in 2025, to get rid of tumors.
Teddi Mellencamp Reveals The Side Effects Of Her Ongoing Medication
The television star uploaded a vulnerable video about her recovery journey, noting that it is a rollercoaster for her, with one day feeling energetic and the next day barely being able to move.
Rating her anxiety a 10 on a scale of 1-10, the reality TV star revealed that she had to use both hands to hold her phone steady because her hands were so shaky. “They added in a new medication on Monday, and I guess it’s just hitting me really weird,” the reality star added.
She accompanied the first video of her lounging in bed on her Instagram Story with another screenshot listing the common side effects of the medication, like weight gain, headache, akathisia, and dizziness, alongside other symptoms.
Mellencamp also mentioned to her bestie and podcast host, Tamra Judge, that she’d pick up the slack for their next podcast episode.
The Bravo Alum Showed Off Brain Surgery Scars Amid Reports Of A Mystery Suitor
Mellencamp last gave an update about her health in April when she bravely revealed scars from her brain surgery last year, when she removed significant tumors due to her cancer. As noted by Page Six, the reality star also shared her hair growth progress after several rounds of radiation therapy.
She complained that the length of her hair made wigs impossible, but asked her followers to recommend new hairstyle tips, as she is sick of wearing wigs. When she is not sharing recovery updates with her followers, the reality star is focusing on getting better emotionally and mentally off-camera.
She disclosed in February that she has been busy trying to find happiness, joy, and herself again. Mellencamp also revealed in April that she is romantically moving on with a new man who is older and focused on making her laugh her heart out.
Teddi Mellencamp Declared Her Melanoma Remission Earlier In The Month
The actress on June 2 posted on Instagram that she has turned the final corner in recovery from her stage 4 melanoma after successful immunotherapy. As shared by USA TODAY, she continued that she still has a year of treatment ahead, although her latest scans show no evidence of tumors in her brain and lungs.
Mellencamp has been receiving immunotherapy and undergoing monthly CAT scans and MRIs, but despite reporting no detectable cancer last October, she was still not considered to be in remission.
The reality star’s doctor, Omid Hamid, raved about her positive outcome, while explaining that some of the side effects of her therapy still exist, but they will all lead to an encouraging end.
The media personality did not mince words about the emotional side of heading towards recovery. While she wants to stay positive all the time, she admitted she’s hit a point where everything feels exhausting.
The 44-Year-Old Shared A Vital Lesson One Year Post Brain Surgery
Earlier in the year, The Blast shared that the actress went down memory lane about her experiences before and after getting her brain surgery.
She revealed in the Instagram post that she went into the emergency room a year ago, thinking she had migraines, only for her to discover the biggest shock of her life within 24 hours.
According to the reality star, she found herself on the surgery table, getting rid of tumors the size of a plum in her brain. A year after that experience, the actress admitted she was still battling with anxiety, but was immensely grateful toward everyone who cared for her.
She highlighted the impressive efforts of her friends towards nursing her back to life, while admonishing her fans to trust their guts and get checked at the first signs of any discomfort.
Mellencamp’s pals all rushed to the comments to gush about her bravery to survive such a painful experience and stay resilient even as she battled cancer.
Teddi Mellencamp’s Regret
The media personality disclosed one of the biggest regrets she carried with her throughout her battle with cancer, especially early into her treatment.
While she remained consistent with the doctor’s visits throughout treatment, she did fail to ask necessary follow-up questions about her scans and monitor her progress.
She revealed that she placed all her trust in her medical team, while failing to conduct her own research on her stage 2 diagnosis because she was overwhelmed by fear and anxiety.
As noted by The Blast, Mellencamp explained that she once believed doctors would automatically catch anything concerning if her condition changed.
However, she was surprised to discover later that the melanoma on her shoulder, initially classified as stage 1, had progressed beyond what earlier evaluations suggested.
The reality star noted that previous consultations had assured her that the cancer had not advanced, and she even got advised at one point to reduce the frequency of scans.