Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp defended her decision to go horseback riding after undergoing emergency brain surgery to remove tumors. She thanked fans for their support and explained that riding brings her joy and helps with her mental health. Mellencamp recently discovered more tumors in her body, but remains determined to fight for better health and enjoy her life.

Despite facing criticism, Mellencamp received love and support from fans, friends, and family, including her father, John Mellencamp. She shared her recent CT scan results, revealing multiple tumors in her brain and two in her lungs, all related to her struggles with melanoma. Despite the scary news, she remains hopeful that immunotherapy and radiation will effectively treat the tumors and is positive about winning the battle against cancer.

Mellencamp expressed gratitude for her father’s support and shared her optimism for a clean bill of health after treatment. She joked about wearing a wig and trying to remember all of Angelina Jolie’s kids’ names, showing her positive attitude and determination to overcome her health challenges.