Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Teddi Mellencamp's Brave Cancer Update: New Look, Hard Truths

Teddi Mellencamp unveiled her latest look on Wednesday amid her brutal battle with cancer. The same day, she revealed on her Two Ts In A Pod podcast that her immunotherapy treatments have been making her feel 'sicker'; seen in Beverly Hills in May

TEDDI MELLENCAMP UNVEILS NEW LOOK, BUT HER CANCER JOURNEY IS GETTING ROCKIER THAN EVER

In a shocking turn of events, Teddi Mellencamp, the 44-year-old reality TV star and daughter of rock legend John Mellencamp, has unveiled her latest look on social media. But beneath the surface, things are getting more complicated than ever for the former Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star.

Just days after sharing a picture of herself rocking a chic platinum blond buzz cut, Teddi opened up about the harsh reality of her cancer treatment on her podcast Two Ts In A Pod. The mother of three revealed that her immunotherapy treatments have been making her "sicker" with each passing day.

For her latest hairdo, Teddi revealed a freshly styled but thicker version of her buzz cut, this time dyed a chic platinum blond. 'Let's see how long this lasts,' she wrote

"I started out feeling great," Teddi confessed to her co-host Tamra Judge. "I could do all the pods, I could go to my daughter's horse shows, I could stay at my house by myself... But what's happening is, the longer I'm on immunotherapy, the sicker it's making me."

Teddi's brutal honesty comes as no surprise to fans who have been following her journey with stage IV cancer. The melanomas that were first diagnosed in 2022 have spread to her brain, lungs, and other parts of her body, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake.

But what's even more alarming is the impact this has had on Teddi's family life. Her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave has been stepping in to help care for their three children – Slate, 12, Dove, 4, and Cruz, 10 – while Teddi struggles to keep up with her responsibilities.

The 44-year-old former Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star had previously disguised her treatment-related hair loss with a variety of wigs

"It's changed my kids' lives," Teddi admitted, tears welling up in her eyes. "It's changed my relationship with Edwin... We were filing for divorce, but now we're on hold because of what's happening to me medically."

Teddi also revealed that she's been dealing with debilitating side effects from the immunotherapy treatment, including highly variable energy levels and memory lapses. "Some days I can do all my usual tasks," she said, "but other days I struggle to fulfill my responsibilities without getting too fatigued."

But what really gets under Teddi's skin is when people on social media start speculating about her prognosis. "I know that cancer can be a depressing topic," she admitted, "but I also want people to know that things are going to change... And that's okay."

She even rocked an edgy close-cropped buzz cut that revealed her scars and bald patches from chemotherapy and brain surgery

Teddi has called out commenters on her Instagram posts who have suggested she doesn't have much time left, saying "if you're going through something like this, things are going to change and that's OK." She added, "The hardest thing for me has been the wake-up call of 'Wow, I can't do what I did yesterday' or 'Wow, I can't do what I did three weeks ago.'"

Teddi's candid conversation on her podcast is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of cancer treatment. As she navigates this challenging time, fans are rallying around her with love and support.

But one thing is clear – Teddi Mellencamp is not going down without a fight. With her trademark grit and determination, she'll continue to face whatever comes next head-on.

Teddi said on her podcast on Wednesday that her doctors had decided to temporarily halt her immunotherapy until she feels better. She added that she's now on steroids

UPDATE

In a recent interview with Kyle Richards, a former Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills costar, Teddi revealed that her doctors initially didn't order more advanced scans after discovering the stage I melanomas in 2022. This might have potentially revealed that her cancer was spreading earlier on.

Teddi urged others diagnosed with cancer to be more actively involved in their treatment and to advocate for themselves. "Don't just sit back and let your doctors make all the decisions," she warned. "Be proactive, ask questions, and don't be afraid to speak up."

The reality star had been dealing with variable energy levels and said she was too exhausted to do everything she needed to do on some days

With Teddi's latest update, one thing is certain – her journey with cancer will continue to captivate fans worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible story.

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com

Teddi also reiterated that her cancer hasn't just upended her life, but has also severely affected her children. She and estranged husband Edwin Arroyave (L) share daughters Slate, 12 (second to right), and Dove, four (not pictured), as well as their 10-year-old son Cruz (second to left)