Teddi Mellencamp, the former star of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” is bravely facing an intense battle with Stage 4 cancer, recently revealing that doctors have given her a “50/50” chance of survival. This shocking update has deeply shaken her fans and supporters, drawing an outpouring of love, prayers, and encouragement.

Earlier this year, Mellencamp, 43, was rushed to the hospital with debilitating pain and severe migraines, symptoms she initially hoped were manageable. Tragically, tests uncovered multiple brain tumors. During surgery intended to remove these tumors, doctors discovered even more unsettling news—two additional tumors had formed in her lungs, confirming that her melanoma had aggressively metastasized.

In a candid and emotional interview with “Nightline,” Mellencamp discussed her struggle to maintain positivity in the face of such daunting odds. “One of my favorite questions to ask is, ‘How long do I have?’ or ‘What are my chances?’” she admitted. Doctors’ responses about immunotherapy’s effectiveness initially frightened her. “They say it’s about 50/50,” Mellencamp said, recalling her shocked reaction: “50/50? I wouldn’t even buy a car that worked half the time. How am I supposed to feel about this?”

Her doctors clarified that the reason behind these uncertain odds was that immunotherapy itself has only been available and studied for about a decade, thus limiting the data available on long-term outcomes. Still, Mellencamp has found this uncertainty difficult, especially given her natural desire for control. “I like to control things, but this is completely beyond my control. For the first time in my life, I’m genuinely scared,” she admitted.

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Adding comfort amid the uncertainty, her famous father, legendary musician John Mellencamp, has remained closely involved throughout her treatment. On a recent episode of her podcast “Two Ts in a Pod,” co-hosted with fellow “Real Housewives” alum Tamra Judge, Teddi humorously recounted her father’s persistent calls: “My dad called me 11 times in a row yesterday, and I finally said, ‘I’m in the bath, let me live a little.’” To her surprise, he was calling about family burial arrangements, urging her to include plans for herself in their family mausoleum. While the conversation was sobering, Teddi took it with humor and grace, ultimately joking that she agreed to the mausoleum with the inscription, “hot girls never die.”

Throughout this frightening journey, Mellencamp has kept her three young children—Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, 5—at the forefront of her thoughts. “I’m fighting for my life,” she recently told Us Weekly, emphasizing that her battle isn’t just personal: “I’m fighting for my family’s life and for everyone I love.”

Mellencamp also shared details of the painful initial discovery of her illness. After experiencing unprecedented migraines and unbearable pain, she was rushed to an emergency room by her estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave. Doctors quickly realized she had multiple serious tumors, urgently transferring her to the specialized care at Cedars-Sinai hospital. “I just wanted the tumors out immediately,” Mellencamp remembered, revealing the shocking extent of her diagnosis: six brain tumors and two tumors in her lungs, all stemming from metastatic melanoma.

Despite ongoing divorce proceedings, Teddi and Edwin have put their personal differences aside as she fights cancer. Mellencamp immediately underwent intensive radiation and immunotherapy treatments after surgery, describing the physical toll as exhausting. “I felt drained, completely run down,” she confessed. But doctors reassured her that experiencing headaches following treatments was actually a positive sign—evidence that the therapy was actively attacking her cancer.

Through social media updates, Mellencamp remains transparent and optimistic despite the severity of her prognosis. “It’s tough, but I know it’s going to get better again,” she recently shared with fans, showcasing resilience in the face of immense adversity.

As Teddi Mellencamp continues this courageous battle, her story has inspired countless fans, friends, and family members, serving as a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the strength found in hope and determination