Teddi Mellencamp shares new photo of melanoma after latest treatment did not work

Teddi Mellencamp is sharing some upsetting news — the latest treatment she received for her ongoing melanoma saga did not work.

“I had a wide excision removal on my most recent melanoma last week to see if it (worked) and sadly it did not,” the former “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star wrote on social media. “I have decided with my doctors that the best next course of action is have surgery on December 26th to remove a larger portion of problematic area.”

She also posted an image of her back that displayed the scars from her past surgeries and biopsies. After she undergoes the upcoming surgery to remove the melanoma, Mellencamp will experience regular monitoring by her doctors every three months.

“(I) hope this is a reminder to book your skin checks for the new year,” she wrote.

While she noted she’s looking forward to Christmas, she says that once again she’s navigating tough emotions.

“I don’t like going under and my anxiety is popping off but I have faith all will be ok and that the reason this is happening to me is because I am able to raise awareness,” she wrote.

Mellencamp’s history of melanoma

Over the past year and a half, the wellness coach has grappled with several melanoma diagnoses. She first had her skin checked after former co-star Kyle Richards spotted some unusual discoloration on Mellencamp’s back, according to past TODAY.com reporting. Doctors removed the spot immediately after Mellencamp had it checked. Three months later at a follow up, doctors diagnosed her with stage 2 melanoma after a new area was discovered, TODAY.com previously reported.

“Despite my anxiety, I listened to the doctors and went in for my 3-month skin check last week since my previous melanoma. They said I had another abnormal spot near the last one so they did a biopsy,” she shared on Instagram. “Stage 2 melanoma.”

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