Nearly three years after receiving her initial cancer diagnosis, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp has shared a major and emotional update with fans: her cancer is currently undetectable.
Speaking on her podcast Two Ts in a Pod, which she co-hosts with fellow Real Housewives star Tamra Judge, Mellencamp revealed the life-changing news.
“Just to give a little life update to you guys … at this point there is no detectable cancer,” she said.
While the announcement brought a wave of relief and joy, Mellencamp was quick to clarify what this really means for her health journey. Though the scans came back clear, her fight isn’t entirely over.
“So ?I still need to stay on ?immunotherapy,” she continued.
“And I’m not considered in remission or anything like that.”
Mellencamp explained that she received the news during a recent appointment.
“When they told me I was in such shock I was like ?numb,” she explained.
Despite the emotional high, she remains grounded about what lies ahead. Immunotherapy will be part of her life for the foreseeable future, and she acknowledges the challenges that come with it.
“I’m still going to be having days where I’m feeling sick and stuff because I still am in immunotherapy so I’m still fighting,” she said.
“People think just because the cancer’s gone that I can’t still get sick or whatever but I’m still in treatment so I still have a compromised immune system so I have to still be careful.”
Still, Mellencamp remains optimistic and resilient:
“I’ll get through it.”
Her co-host Tamra Judge was visibly moved by the update:
“Oh I’m so happy,” she said. “That took my breath away.”
Following the episode, Mellencamp took to Instagram to share the good news, receiving an outpouring of support from fans and friends alike. Fellow Real Housewives stars were quick to cheer her on in the comments.
“[Teddi], you’re a beacon of hope! Your unrelenting spirit is a testament to your strength,” wrote Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Dolores Catania.
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