Kyle Richards has been by Teddi Mellencamp's side since The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum announced in February that doctors found "multiple tumors" on her brain and later shared she was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma cancer. In the weeks since, Kyle has visited Teddi at the hospital and has continued to rally behind her BFF, whom she got close to during RHOBH Season 8.
Kyle recently shared a major update on Teddi, who is currently undergoing immunotherapy to treat the cancer, which has since spread to her lungs and brain. Kyle spoke with Extra on April 7, where she shared how Teddi has been keeping her chin up throughout it all.
"She has some rough days right now going through radiation and the immunotherapy, but, you know, you know Teddi," she said. "She is a really strong girl and I do believe she's going to come out on the other side of this, so lots of prayers and positive vibes for her."
Kyle Richards reveals how Teddi Mellencamp is getting through cancer treatment
She continued, noting that Teddi has not lost her sense of humor or positive spirit throughout her treatment. "She's very positive...She has these group chats that she names, and I'm like, 'Teddi, this is not...' You know, she likes to poke fun of the situation because that's the only way to get through something like this," she noted.
Teddi Mellencamp gets candid about hair loss during her cancer battle
Teddi has maintained her sense of humor when it comes to her hair loss during her cancer treatment. Teddi took to Instagram earlier this week, where she posted a selfie with her recently shaved head. She then took to the caption of the post, where she asked her Instagram followers to help her pick out her brand-new hairstyle. "The other side of my head is completely bald," she wrote. "Please refer your fave non-itchy or hot wigs."
"Dear half-wig/half-baseball caps from Amazon...let's do better," she continued, joking in the caption. "I was so excited for you. You hurt my feelings."
Teddi Mellencamp shares new updates on her living situation
Teddi, who is currently going through a divorce from estranged husband Edwin Arroyave, had previously been living with Kyle in her Encino home. But, Teddi told Us Weekly in an April 2 interview that she has moved back in with Edwin since beginning her cancer treatments.
"I'm in the primary [bedroom], and he's in one of the guest rooms. It's fun," she shared. "It's all the things that I loved about our marriage, but without all the problems."
