Teddi Mellencamp, 43, bravely shares graphic body scar image and issues plea to fans On World Cancer Day, Teddi Mellencamp shared a brave photo of the Z-shaped scar on her back and issued a public plea to fans.
Recently evacuating her home during the LA fires — Teddi's latest check-up last month was doubly emotional as she shared with fans that it was "the first time in over two years" where she did not have to have a biopsy because of another cancerous spot.
Fans flooded the comments with their thanks and relating stories as one claimed the star kept them "accountable" and another added that she felt inspired by the star who "first started sharing it right around the same time" she was diagnosed.
Planning to return to her doctors' in March, she aims to "stay diligent" and said: "This should be a reminder to all of you guys, please, please, book your skin checks, book your mammograms, book your OB/GYN appointments, book your eye doctor appointments".
The former Real Housewife of Beverly Hills star recalled that it was Kyle Richards and friend Jen that insisted she have them checked after her friends saw her back on a run and said: "Teddi, the things on your back.
