Teddi Mellencamp Pauses Immunotherapy Amid Stage 4 Melanoma Battle

Teddi Mellencamp, the 44-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, has announced she is temporarily pausing her immunotherapy treatment for stage 4 melanoma due to debilitating side effects that have left her feeling increasingly ill and struggling with symptoms like difficulty keeping her eyes open and memory issues. She underwent major brain surgery earlier this year to remove tumors and has been receiving immunotherapy, which initially helped but later caused her health to deteriorate. Mellencamp expressed frustration with her doctors for not conducting scans when her melanoma was initially diagnosed at stage one, believing this oversight contributed to the progression of her cancer. She revealed the emotional toll her illness and treatment have taken on her, impacting her ability to care for her three children and participate in their activities. Mellencamp and her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave have paused their divorce proceedings until her treatment concludes. Despite the challenges, she remains determined to regain her strength and continue fighting her disease.