Real Housewives star Teddi Mellencamp shares difficult 'day to day decision' amid stage four cancer battle

Teddi Mellencamp has shared a poignant update on her

In February, the podcast host disclosed that After enduring a harrowing brain surgery, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, aged 43, made a powerful appearance at a cancer benefit last week, choosing to forgo a wig and courageously display the scars from her recent surgeries.

She has now , with her choice reflecting her mood on any given day.

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"The day to day decision of wig versus no wig. Crying days I tend to pick the wig," she shared on , posting a selfie where she dons a full blonde wig.

Teddi highlighted the while also taking the opportunity to encourage her fans to get regular health checks. "The highs and lows of treatment for stage 4 brain and lung tumors are pretty extreme. Please go get your yearly checks," she implored.

, she took the chance to remind everyone that it's melanoma awareness month, stressing the importance of scheduling check-ups and encouraging others to do the same.

This heartfelt insight comes after Teddi gave an exclusive interview to DailyMail.com, where she described her life as 'devastating' and spoke openly about her stage four cancer diagnosis. The reality TV personality attended the Women's Cancer Research Fund's annual gala, An Unforgettable Evening, alongside her close friend Kylie Richards, where she opted to proudly show her bare head instead of wearing a wig.

, she looked absolutely fabulous in a chic black suit paired with shimmering silver heels.

During the event, she provided an and firmly addressed those who criticised her for continuing to ride horses amidst her treatment. "This is my first night out since I got out of the hospital," she declared.

"I feel good. I know it feels really devastating right now, but everything – it gets better."

Just last week, she shared some positive news that the tumors 'have shrunk a bunch' thanks to immunotherapy, with her medical team optimistic about the progress.

The reality TV personality is gearing up for one final round of the innovative cancer therapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to combat cancer cells, before her next major assessment on June 1.

Teddi's health crisis brought her divorce proceedings to a temporary standstill, which started after she filed the necessary paperwork in late 2024.

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