Teddi Mellencamp has revealed she had a total of four tumours removed during her brain surgery.
In an emotional health update with fans, the former The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 43, said “more tumours were removed than expected”.
She thanked the doctors and medical staffers who looked after her during her surgery, as well as family, friends and fans for their support and added: “This fight is not over, but that round has been won.”
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Sharing a statement to her 1.1 million followers on Instagram Mellencamp wrote: “I am so grateful for the incredible surgeons, doctor, and nurses who made my surgery a success and my recovery process comfortable.
“In full transparency, more tumours were removed than expected: 4 in total. This fight is not over, but that round has been won.
“The laughter, support, and patience of my kids, my family, and my closest friends is one gift with which words cannot properly express my gratitude.”
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She added that she wanted to thank fans and supporters for their “love and prayers” during her health battle.
“I see them, and they’re definitely helping me stay strong,” she added.
Mellencamp, who is the daughter of American singer John Mellencamp, revealed just two weeks ago that she was undergoing emergency surgery for brain tumours after suffering from “severe and debilitating headaches”.
At the time she said the said doctors believe the tumours had “been growing for at least six months”.
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Mellencamp, who recently announced that she was divorcing Edwin Arroyave, has previously shared with fans her journey amid her battle with skin cancer.
Earlier this month, Mellencamp shared a picture of her surgery scar on her shoulder for World Cancer Day and urged fans to keep on top of their own health.
“It’s #WorldCancerDay so I’d like to remind you to get your skin checks scheduled,” she wrote.
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“If this is your first time seeing this, I recently shared my full melanoma journey on @tscpodcast. Give it a listen when you have a chance. If it’s not your first time, I hope it’s a good reminder ❤️
“Who’s making their appointment today?”
She added hashtags including “cure melanoma”.
Mellencamp also opened up about her skin cancer battle on The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast.
“I think I’ve had over 20 surgeries, I mean, have you seen my back?” she said.
“My last surgery I had over 800 stitches... I have to get checked every three months now.
“[The last appointment] It was the first time I haven’t had melanoma… it was really big news.”
For cancer information and support call Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 Information and Support line.
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