Teddi Mellencamp has revealed that 'multiple tumors' have been found on her brain – and she will now undergo surgery today.
In a statement on her Instagram, Mellencamp revealed that the tumors were discovered after 'a few weeks' of 'serious and debilitating headache'.
Mellencamp today removed two tumors, with the remaining 'smaller tumors' being treated at a later time 'through radiation'.
The devastating news comes in the midst of Teddi's fight against skin cancer, which started in 2022.
Although it is unclear which type of tumor has been discovered, skin cancer can spread to the brain and cause brain tumors, known as brain metastasis.
'In recent weeks I have had to deal with serious and debilitating headaches. Yesterday the pain was unbearable and required hospitalization, “said Teddi, the daughter of the American singer John Mellencamp, in her statement.
Teddi Mellencamp has revealed that she will undergo surgery today after 'multiple' tumors on her brown have been found
Teddi had her hair shaved off by a friend
'After a CT scan and MRI, doctors found several tumors on my brain, which they believed they have grown for at least 6 months.
'Two of the tumors will be surgically removed today – the remaining smaller tumors will be treated via radiation at a later date.
'I am blessed to be surrounded by my children, family, friends, doctors, nurses and surgeons who do everything possible to get better health again.
“Thank you everyone who has contacted, and to everyone who supported me during this trip.”
Mellencamp seemed to prepare for an operation in content that was posted on her Instagram stories, which started with a photo of herself that wore a hospital jacket and lay in bed with various devices placed on her forehead.
“Count on the minutes until my babies are here,” she wrote in the photo. 'As my father said this, God only gives hard things to those of us who can handle it.
“It's a tough day, but I have confidence and great surgeons and know that everything will be fine.”
In the next video, the hair of Teddi was shaved by a friend.
While her friend sipped her long hair, Teddi tried to stay positive in the midst of the scary circumstances.
“I'm going to have this look on my bucket list!” Teddi said cheerfully. “My best look!”
The operation of Teddi comes two years after two melanoma was diagnosed in her phase, the most dangerous type of skin cancer and almost 10,000 people a year.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in men and the sixth most common in women.
The certified wellness coach estimated that since her first diagnosis she has had around 20 operations to combat the cancer.
Her biggest operation was a 'broad excision for melanoma and soft tissue defective structure with adjacent recovering of tissue,' said E! News, which she underwent in December 2023.
This is the operation that left her with the large, zigzag lining over her back and shoulder.
In December, Mellencamp was happy to report that she would not undergo a new biopsy after two years of skin controls.
“I just finished with a small cry, but it's a good one,” she said.
“It's the first time, and more than two years I went into my three -month check and did not have to have a biopsy because I still have a cancer place.”
“Oh my God, such a good feeling,” she added.
