Teddi Mellencamp Says She ‘Cried’ When She First Saw Her Brain Cancer Surgery Scars

Teddi Mellencamp has shared a reflective update on her cancer battle, admitting she “cried” when she first saw her scars from surgery.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 43, shared photos of her surgery scars and hair regrowth via her Instagram account on Monday, April 28. Alongside the post, she shared a reflective and candid caption.

“It’s been 76 days since I went to the ER with unbearable headaches and quickly found out I had multiple stage 4 tumors “the size of plums” in my brain and lungs. Melanoma had metastasized there and been there for “6 months to a year” and we had no clue,” she wrote.

“Since that day, I have had multiple surgeries, had rage from the steroids, felt very sick, laughed a ton, ridden horses, loved on my kids and felt great. When I first looked at this picture, at the scars on my head and my arm, I cried. Then, I felt a warmness rush through my body and felt so much peace. Peace from the incredible support system I have in my family and friends. Peace from the outpouring of love from y’all on here. Peace in knowing my story could help somebody save their life.”

Mellencamp then concluded the post by sending well wishes to anyone else struggling with a similar health battle.

“Sending love to anyone struggling and reminding you if something isn’t feeling right to go get checked. Advocate for yourself,” she wrote, adding, “We have got this. 💕”

Mellencamp publicly shared news of her brain tumor discovery via an Instagram post in February. She revealed that she had been suffering from “severe and debilitating headaches” for weeks, and one day earlier, “the pain was unbearable and required hospitalization.”

After getting a CT scan and an MRI, Mellencamp explained that “doctors found multiple tumors on my brain, which they believe have been growing for at least six months.”

Mellencamp added that two of the tumors would be “surgically removed” that day, while the “remaining smaller tumors will be dealt with via radiation at a later date.”

After undergoing surgery, Mellencamp shared several weeks later that five more tumors had been found.

“Update from my scans today: I have 3 more tumors in my brain and 2 tumors on my lungs. These are all a direct result of my melanoma,” she wrote via an Instagram post on March 6.

Mellencamp explained at the time that she will be attempting to have these removed, and was feeling optimistic about the outcome.

“I’m fighting for my life,” she exclusively told Us Weekly in April, adding, “But also for my family’s life and all the people I love.”