Teddi Mellencamp reveals that she is diagnosed with melanoma stage 2 via Instagram on Tuesday. Before this also, she had melanoma which was cured because of early treatment.
Teddi Mellencamp is awareing everyone about melanoma and its preventive measures. She is giving suggestions regarding checking up with doctors and taking proper care of the skin. Similarly, on Tuesday, Teddi shared the scar on her back along with the bandage next to it. The bandage was of the previous mole which caused melanoma. Again, another small mole began to see, and when she did a biopsy and found to be stage 2 of melanoma.
Furthermore, she shared on Instagram on Tuesday giving awareness to her followers. She stated,
“Melanoma awareness update. 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 my last one so they did a biopsy. I got the call this morning: Stage 2 melanoma.”
Well, she posted a picture showing off the pink scar on her back along with one bandage. Meanwhile, she continued by saying that she will see an oncologist without delay. For those who do not know what is Melanoma and what are its effects?
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in the cells that control the pigment in your skin. It should be treated well and fast because it may lead to cancer and then death. Melanoma is seen in the skin which is more exposed to sunlight like the back, arms, face, and legs. Likewise, if we see any unusual moles or any other signs we should consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Moreover, Teddi Mellencamp told everyone that she will visit an oncologist on Wednesday regarding her second mole. She also added,
“Now, next Wednesday I go to an oncologist to have it cut out and come up with a game plan on the next steps. Of course, this is all pending some additional testing and biopsies of other spots nearby that were taken today.”
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Teddi Mellencamp also gave a moral to her statement that everyone should be aware of their skin and must apply sunscreen. Because of negligence, she faces melanoma and she is giving awareness via her post to everyone. Further, Mellencamp wrote,
“Moral of this story: if a doctor says, ‘come in every 3 months please go in every 3 months. I so badly wanted to blow this off. ‘What could happen in 3 months?’ I thought. Apparently a lot.”
Also, regarding the protection of the skin and using sunscreen daily as a skin care product, she said,
“I continue to share this journey because I was a 90s teen, putting baby oil and iodine on my skin to tan it. Never wearing sunscreen or getting my moles checked until I was 40 years old.”
Lastly, Teddi concluded her statement by saying,
“This has been such a wakeup call for me, and I hope to all of you, to love and protect the skin you’re in.”
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In her Instagram stories, Teddi Mellancamp shared some pictures showing her scars with her followers. The American television personality also posted two spots before her surgery which looked dark brown and light pint. Near it, a new brown dot was spotted which is later confirmed to be melanoma stage 2.
Her well-wishers and followers shower love and wish to be better soon. In her Instagram post, @tamrajudge wrote,
“I’m so sorry friend. ? I’ve been there and it’s not fun. I’m sorry you’re going through this and happy you’re bringing awareness. You got this!!!!!”
Not only her but others also wishes her soon recovery. Adding to that, one melanoma patient who is now free of it stated,
“Good for you! I had stage 2 melanoma in my 20s and now I’m 15 years cancer free. I see my dermatologist more often than any other doctor!”
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Another one stated,
“My mom has the EXACT same scar in the same area. She was told in her 30s to go home and figure out who was going to raise her 3 children. I remember people sending cards and flowers. She’s now in her 70s and living a great life and thanking Jesus every day. ❤️”
Likewise, many others wish her a soon recovery and some of them shared their experience with melanoma too. We also wish Teddi a soon recovery and good health.
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