RHOBH’s Teddi Mellencamp Shares Skin Cancer Scare After Kyle Richards Notices Mole
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave shared with Instagram followers that she recently had a mole removed from her back that her doctor said, “looks like melanoma.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star urged followers to “get your yearly skin checks.”
Co-star Kyle Richards noticed the mole had changed color and encouraged Mellencamp to go to the doctor.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave shared a candid Instagram post on Thursday revealing a doctor had to remove a mole from her back. The 40-year-old actress opened up about the scary situation and begged followers to get their skin checked ASAP.
Mellencamp posted a seemingly normal photo to her Instagram account with glowing skin, on-point makeup, and gorgeous blonde ringlets down her back. But what was most noticeable in the image was her shoulder, which was patched up with gauze and medical tape. “On my way to work, which is why I’m glammed up,” Mellencamp captioned the photo.
The television personality then revealed that the bandages were covering a recently removed mole, which she is currently having tested for melanoma. She opened up about feeling anxious to see a doctor, but now wishes she had gone sooner. Mellencamp encouraged followers to see their derm stat.
“This is a reminder to please go get your yearly skin checks. I have been avoiding mine because of my own anxiety for a very long time,” she wrote.
Mellencamp explained in the caption that when Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-star Kyle Richards saw her back, she noticed that the mole had changed colors and immediately took Mellencamp to see a doctor.
“Within minutes [the doctor] said it looks like melanoma and did a big removal,” she wrote in the caption. “I am doing my best to stay present and positive as I head to [film] today. Grateful that I am busy to keep my mind from racing as I await the results.”
The actress then ended her post by wishing her followers will learn from her and visit their doctor. “I find strength in being honest with you all and hope this helps others. Please let this be a reminder to take action on your own skin.”
In the same post, Mellencamp included a before photo of the dark mole on her skin and the after photo of the deep incision doctors made to remove the mole.
Though skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, melanoma is less common than other types of skin cancer. Despite this, it is more likely to spread, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops when the cells that give your skin darker colors begin to grow out of control. It typically appears as a brown or black spot anywhere on the body, but most commonly on the chest or back of men or legs for women. According to the ACS, about 99,780 new melanoma cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2022.
You can prevent skin cancer by protecting yourself from UV rays by choosing the shade and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen. Additionally, watching for abnormal moles is the best way to detect melanoma early on and prevent skin cancer, but there are other signs of cancer that aren’t moles, like sores, scabs, and bumps. This is why it's crucial to see your doctor regularly and keep an eye on any changes in your skin.
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