Teddi Mellencamp says doctors have given her a ’50/50 ‘chance to survive cancer

• Teddi Mellencamp revealed in an interview with Nightline April 10 that her doctor has told her that she has a “50/50” chance to survive her cancer
• “This is completely without my control. And for the first time I’m really scared,” she said
• The update comes after Mellencamp revealed last month that her melanoma had spread to the lungs and brain

Teddi Mellencamp revealed that doctors have given her a 50% chance of surviving cancer – but says she remains hopeful because of a key factor.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum – who shared in February that Her melanoma had spread to her lungs and brain – sat down with Nightline For an interview that was broadcast on Thursday, April 10. During the conversation, Mellencamp, 43, said that she is currently undergoing immunotherapy and noted that this means thinking in terms of odds and percentages not necessarily the most useful tool.

“I learned that this is not the best question to ask if you do immunotherapy, because immunotherapy has only been about ten years,” she said, revealing that she was originally upset when her doctor told her that the therapy has a “50/50” chance to work.

“It’s one of my favorite things to ask:“ How long do I have? What are my chances? “And they often say 50/50,” she continued, remembered she replied: “50/50?

“And (the doctor) likes, ‘no, it’s just because it’s how long Immunotherapy has existed So that is as long as the study has worked. “So that’s when I try to find the positive,” she added.

The Star of Reality also noted that the situation has been particularly challenging because she likes to have “control.”

“I really like to have control, and this is completely without my control. And for the first time I’m really scared,” she said with tears in her eyes.

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The Mom to three Also shared that she experiences emotional heights and lowness and adds: “Sometimes I feel really strong and beautiful and as I can do anything, and sometimes I feel that this can be the lowest and the most difficult thing I have ever done.”

In a sincere Instagram On April 9, Mellencamp shared a photo of herself from four months ago next to a photo that showed her followers her latest treatment -related hair loss.

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“What a difference 4 months makes,” she formed the post.

She added: “Sometimes I am so focused on” being strong “that I forget that I may be sad, cry it and feel very lonely. I love my children, friends and family so much and am eternally grateful for them but dang today is one of these days.”

The latest post and the interview will come several days after Mellencamp confirmed that she Cancer is now step 4 In a April 2 Instagram post.

“I have to tell you, some days I feel really, really strong and some days I feel really, really sad and alone,” she shared in an Instagram Stories video, after thanking her followers for their kind messages. “And I think it’s a normal part of what any of us are going through, and it’s okay. Step 4 cancer can be scary.”