Teddi Mellencamp Arenas commemorated the first anniversary of her stage 4 cancer diagnosis with a candid Instagram post on February 9, 2026. The former ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ cast member posted a hospital photo from her initial procedure. Teddi Mellencamp Arenas described the rapid shift from routine symptoms to major surgery.Teddi Mellencamp Arenas explained in her Instagram post, “One year ago today, I visited the emergency room believing I was suffering from migraines. Within just 24 hours, I was undergoing surgery for the plum-sized stage 4 tumors in my brain.” Her melanoma, first diagnosed in 2022, had spread to her lungs and brain by early 2025. Surgeons removed several tumors during the February 2025 operation, leaving others for radiation and immunotherapy.
Recent health status and PTSD struggle
By October 2025, Teddi Mellencamp Arenas reported “no detectable cancer” throughout her body, a milestone holding steady into 2026. On her Two T’s in a Pod podcast, Teddi Mellencamp Arenas shared, “I’ve been engaging in a lot of therapy, taking plenty of time to rest, and spending quality moments with my family. It’s been a journey to get myself back together because it seems I’m dealing with significant PTSD.” She continued, “The PTSD stems from everything that transpired. I wasn’t fully aware of it, but I’m starting to feel a bit better now. The heaviness is starting to lift.” Teddi Mellencamp Arenas added, “It’s all so surreal. Everything is as good as it can be.”On January 27, 2026, according to People magazine, Teddi Mellencamp Arenas reflected, “I believe that the medications and immunotherapy take a toll on my body, and I also think I haven’t fully processed everything that happened during my surgery.” She mentioned feeling “a lot of anxiety” mixed with “a lot of gratitude” approaching the anniversary.
Melanoma timeline before brain metastases
Teddi Mellencamp Arenas faced melanoma since October 2022, with a stage 2 diagnosis after 17 spots were removed. She underwent her 15th removal in April 2024 and her 16th in September 2024. Severe headaches prompted hospitalization on February 12, 2025, uncovering brain tumors likely growing for six months.
Family and celebrity report
Kyle Richards commented on the Instagram post, “You are incredibly strong, Ted. Even on days when you don’t feel that way. You inspire so many. Love you!”Teddi Mellencamp Arenas balances ongoing treatments with family time and mental health focus.
