Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp has revealed she is facing a serious new health battle after being hospitalized with debilitating headaches. The 43-year-old reality TV personality shared with fans that doctors discovered multiple brain tumors following a series of emergency tests.
Mellencamp, who appeared on the Bravo series for three seasons, said the headaches became unbearable, leaving her no choice but to seek urgent medical attention. After undergoing both an MRI and CT scan, doctors informed her that several tumors had likely been developing for at least six months. “I had to be admitted to the hospital yesterday due to the excruciating pain,” she explained in an Instagram post. “The scans showed my brain has several tumors.”
On February 12, Mellencamp provided an update on her treatment plan. Two of the tumors are scheduled for surgical removal in the coming weeks, while doctors will treat the remaining smaller growths with targeted radiation therapy. The announcement sparked a wave of concern and support, with fans and fellow reality stars applauding her bravery in sharing such personal news.
Her openness has drawn praise from supporters who say her story serves as a reminder to take persistent or unexplained symptoms seriously. By being transparent about her health struggles, Mellencamp has once again positioned herself as an advocate for awareness and early detection, urging others not to ignore signs that something may be wrong.
This is not the first time Mellencamp has shared her medical challenges publicly. She has spoken in recent years about her ongoing fight with stage II melanoma, which required several skin cancer surgeries. Her willingness to document that journey helped spotlight the importance of regular skin checks and proactive health care.
As she now prepares for brain surgery and continued treatment, Mellencamp expressed gratitude for her doctors, family, and the flood of encouragement she has received. While she has not disclosed a full prognosis, she says her focus remains on staying strong for her loved ones and holding onto hope as she begins this next chapter of recovery.
