Teddi Mellencamp Opens Up About Her Frustrating Cancer Battle: 'I'm Trying to Get Back to Normal'
In a recent episode of her podcast "Two Ts in a Pod", reality TV star Teddi Mellencamp, 44, shared that she's turning to therapy to process her experiences as she battles cancer. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum revealed that she didn't "properly process" her emergency surgery, her divorce from estranged husband Edwin Arroyave after 13 years of marriage, and the devastating diagnosis that left her with melanoma and brain tumors.
Mellencamp expressed frustration over the physical toll cancer is taking on her body. "I think it takes a toll on my body," she said. The TV star, who has undergone more than 15 surgeries to address her disease, added that she's struggling to move and even touch due to the effects of immunotherapy.
The singer, 44, also addressed her father John Mellencamp's recent assertion that she's "suffering" — which sparked concern among fans. Teddi clarified that while she's mentally doing well, her physical health is a different story. She stated, "You know, I think when he said the word 'suffering,' he meant like how I'm mentally doing versus how I'm physically doing."
Teddi's cancer battle has been intense, with her initially diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma in 2022 and undergoing emergency procedures to remove tumors in her brain. In October 2025, she revealed that the cancer had spread to her lungs but is now gone.
Despite the progress, Teddi acknowledged that she's still facing a tough road ahead. "I'm not considered in remission or anything like that," she said on her podcast. The TV personality stated that she's undergoing immunotherapy and is experiencing side effects that are affecting her mental health.
Her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave recently confirmed that Teddi is struggling with the treatment, saying it's been "really hard on her mental health." The family of three has kept a relatively low profile since the diagnosis, but Teddi's openness about her journey has sparked support and concern from fans.
In a recent episode of her podcast "Two Ts in a Pod", reality TV star Teddi Mellencamp, 44, shared that she's turning to therapy to process her experiences as she battles cancer. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum revealed that she didn't "properly process" her emergency surgery, her divorce from estranged husband Edwin Arroyave after 13 years of marriage, and the devastating diagnosis that left her with melanoma and brain tumors.
Mellencamp expressed frustration over the physical toll cancer is taking on her body. "I think it takes a toll on my body," she said. The TV star, who has undergone more than 15 surgeries to address her disease, added that she's struggling to move and even touch due to the effects of immunotherapy.
The singer, 44, also addressed her father John Mellencamp's recent assertion that she's "suffering" — which sparked concern among fans. Teddi clarified that while she's mentally doing well, her physical health is a different story. She stated, "You know, I think when he said the word 'suffering,' he meant like how I'm mentally doing versus how I'm physically doing."
Teddi's cancer battle has been intense, with her initially diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma in 2022 and undergoing emergency procedures to remove tumors in her brain. In October 2025, she revealed that the cancer had spread to her lungs but is now gone.
Despite the progress, Teddi acknowledged that she's still facing a tough road ahead. "I'm not considered in remission or anything like that," she said on her podcast. The TV personality stated that she's undergoing immunotherapy and is experiencing side effects that are affecting her mental health.
Her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave recently confirmed that Teddi is struggling with the treatment, saying it's been "really hard on her mental health." The family of three has kept a relatively low profile since the diagnosis, but Teddi's openness about her journey has sparked support and concern from fans.
omg i'm so glad teddi is being open about her cancer battle it can't be easy to go through that and she should get all the credit for sharing her story with us 
the thing that really got me was when edwin said she was 'suffering' but now she's setting the record straight that her physical health is a different story from her mental well-being 
it's crazy how far she's come since 2022 and although there are still tough times ahead, i'm rooting for her all the way 
I'm so sorry to hear that Teddi Mellencamp is still going through this tough time with cancer 
Her bravery in sharing her story on her podcast is truly inspiring, and it's amazing how open she's being about her struggles 
On the other hand, it's heartwarming to see fans rallying around her with love and support 
Her dad's comments might have sparked some concern, but it sounds like Teddi is doing okay mentally 
It's also a reminder that everyone's journey with cancer is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach to healing 
teddi mellencamp is still going through so much 
anyway i'm just glad she's got a strong family behind her 
and fans like us who care 
i feel like teddi is going through so much physically it's crazy to think she's had 15 surgeries already 
the thing that gets me is how she's struggling to move and even touch due to immunotherapy 
she's gone through so much already 
it's no wonder her dad was worried when he said that word 
and honestly, i feel bad for her hubby too 
. I feel bad for her though, but what really gets me is when people make assumptions about her mental state. Like, no, honey, your physical health is a whole different story 
. She needs to take care of herself and not worry about what others think 
. I mean, can't she just keep it private for once? All these surgeries and treatments are super publicized already, do we really need to know every little detail? It's like, personal lives should stay that way 
. She's trying to process everything, but sharing it all on her podcast is just gonna make things worse 