Teddi Mellencamp Thanks Fans For Support After Sharing ‘Happy’ Surgery Update
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Having been diagnosed with stage 2 cancer, Teddi Mellencamp announced a “happy” update following the removal of 11 melanomas and three lymph nodes from her back. On Wednesday, she showed off the scars on her back in an Instagram post, which she captioned: One more update on my melanoma, and I’m pleased to share it with you. According to the pathology report, the surgery was successful and the margins were clear. A genetic test was also conducted, and there were no mutations to be concerned about, the 41-year-old “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star said. Her description of the situation was “eye-opening,” adding that she will never forget the lesson and will continue advocating for it. According to the accountability coach, her scars should serve as inspiration to get preventative care” and to be proactive to avoid experiencing this.
Teddi Mellencamp thanks fans with a "happy" update after having 11 melanomas and three lymph nodes removed from her back following a stage two cancer diagnosis#TeddiMellencamp #RHOBH pic.twitter.com/NTzSn2T6zM
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Continuing to get checked every four to six weeks, she hopes her scars will serve as an inspiration to people to seek preventative care, As my doc says, this may be a record number in one area. Although I’m competitive, I don’t plan to beat this record, she joked, before thanking the crowd for its support. It has been a very blessing for me and I am very grateful for it all. She received a flood of love from several reality stars as well as fans thanking her for surviving her recent cancer scare. After former “Housewives” co-star Kyle Richards noticed the unusual discolouration on Mellencamp’s back, she revealed that she had a skin cancer scare. It was revealed in October that the wellness coach had been diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma.
Teddi Mellencamp Announced A Happy Surgery Update On Her Instagram Account After Melanoma Diagnosis
A series of successful surgeries have resulted in Teddi Mellencamp being melanoma-free! Teddi Mellencamp shared the results of the procedures and her battle wounds on Instagram Wednesday, three months after sharing the news of her stage 2 diagnosis. I’m happy to share another melanoma update with you. It was a successful surgery and the margins are clear, according to pathology. Furthermore, genetic testing revealed no mutations that need to be addressed. Besides that, I had a healthy mammogram (women, don’t forget these too). Then I say peace out to 11 melanomas and 3 lymph nodes — I gladly barely knew you — and hello to a new sense of peace, Mellencamp wrote, sharing a photo from before and after. She plans to be proactive about getting checked for skin cancer in the future to avoid a scary situation like this the future, calling the experience “eye-opening”. I’ve learned how quickly things can change, and it’s a lesson I won’t forget. Nothing would make me happier than to see you all be proactive so you don’t have to go through this.
My scars should serve as an inspiration for you to seek preventative treatment, she added. My doctor says this may be a record number in one area, so I will continue to get checked every 4-6 weeks. Despite my competitive nature, this is one record I won’t attempt to beat. Teddi Mellencamp finished off her post by thanking her fans and followers for all their support and well-wishes, saying she feels blessed to finally be feeling better. The reality star, 41, revealed in October that she was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma after doctors discovered an abnormality during a routine skin check. During the same month, Bravolebrity shared her story about having melanomas and lymph nodes removed, explaining she was sharing her journey after fans expressed interest in undergoing skin cancer testing themselves. Lisa Rinna, Cynthia Bailey, Dorit Kemsley, Larsa Pippen, and other “Real Housewives” stars have shown her a lot of love and support throughout her experience.
