Teddi Mellencamp’s Ex Edwin Arroyave Details Her “Tough” Cancer Battle

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Teddi Mellencamp is trying her best.

Almost a year after Erika Jayne revealed her multiple brain tumor diagnosis, her soon-to-be ex-husband, Edwin Arroyave, shared some details about her fight against cancer.

He shared on the January 19th episode of the iHeartRadio podcast, The Eds, that one of the biggest challenges for her is getting used to exercise. She’s only recently begun to incorporate movement into her routine. He added that the immunotherapy treatment she’s undergoing has significant side effects, which have also been difficult on her emotionally.

Edwin shares three children – Slate, 13, Cruz, 11, and Dove, 5 – with Teddi. He also spoke about the good things that have come from Teddi’s experience with brain cancer.

He shared some positive news: the tumors are no longer visible. He said the likelihood of that happening was only one in a thousand, calling it a miracle from God.

Whenever Teddi, age 44, feels down, her friend, who is 48, always offers encouragement and support.

He explained it’s difficult because there’s little anyone can do to help, especially considering the internal struggles she’s facing that aren’t visible to others. It’s a very challenging situation. He constantly reminds her to concentrate on the good things, like being eight or nine months post-treatment and being cancer-free, emphasizing how significant that is, rather than dwelling on the negative aspects.

He remembered telling the reality star to recognize her own accomplishments and that she was doing a great job. He believes that overcoming internal struggles is often the most difficult challenge anyone faces.

Even though Teddi and Edwin separated in November 2024, Edwin understands how important it is to be a positive role model for their children during this challenging time.

He explained he wants his children to learn the importance of family, and to always be there for the people they love. He especially wants them to remember he was consistently present for them, no matter the challenges. As they grow up, he also wants them to understand the importance of respecting and supporting their mother, emphasizing that you only get one mom.

While Teddi continues to fight brain cancer, here are stories from other celebrities who have shared their experiences with the disease.

The former All My Children actor revealed in January 2025 that he has prostate cancer, making this his third time battling the disease.

I was absolutely thrilled to hear that, after everything he’d been through, he announced in February 2025 – for the third time, thankfully – that his cancer was finally gone! The surgery and treatments had worked, and it was such a relief.

In a February 2025 Instagram post, he reminded his followers that difficulties don’t define who they are. He wrote that everyone is capable of more than their struggles. He personally acknowledged his own fears and anxieties, stating that while he doesn’t identify with them, he accepts them as part of himself, believing that facing and owning these challenges is the only way to overcome them.

The star of The Golden Bachelor announced in December 2024 that he has Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, a type of bone cancer.

Gerry told People magazine that there’s no cure for his condition, which has deeply affected all of his choices. He described feeling completely crushed by the news, like a huge weight had fallen on him, and admitted he initially struggled to accept it.

The actor, famous for his work in The Boys and Supernatural, announced on February 3, 2023, that he had successfully fought prostate cancer and was now in remission.

The Vanderpump Rules star shared with fans at the end of 2018 that she had some cancer removed and underwent biopsies of her lymph nodes. She later confirmed she was cancer-free.

In September 2018, the actress known for Desperate Housewives publicly shared that she was a survivor of anal cancer. She posted on Instagram that revealing this, even with photos showing her hair loss, made her feel incredibly free and authentically herself.

I was so relieved to hear that Philip Seymour Hoffman is now cancer-free! His representative told TopMob News that doctors have officially declared him surgically cured, which is just incredible news. As a huge fan, I’m overjoyed to know he’s doing well after everything he’s been through.

Hugh Jackman, known for his role in X-Men, received treatment for his third case of basal cell carcinoma in 2014. Following the treatment, his representative confirmed to TopMob News that he has made a full recovery.

In April 2023, Hugh received two biopsies after discovering more basal cell carcinomas. He used the opportunity to remind everyone in the northern hemisphere that summer was approaching and to protect their skin by wearing sunscreen.

The former star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills marked a year of being cancer-free in January. She was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2013 and had a complete hysterectomy as treatment.

Then in 2017, Camille had surgery to remove Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. 

I recently had a procedure to address skin cancer, and wanted to share what happened. I had a line of stitches – thankfully, it’s all being taken care of now and I covered it with a bandage. It’s a reminder to everyone to take sun safety seriously and get regular check-ups!

Gordon shared on Instagram in August 2025 that he was thankful for the amazing team at The Skin Associates who quickly removed his Basal Cell Carcinoma. He also reminded everyone to wear sunscreen this weekend.

“I promise you it’s not a face lift,” he added. “I’d need a refund…”

The actress from Avengers: Age of Ultron faced a battle with ovarian cancer at 25, and later happily welcomed two children with her husband, Taran Killam.

A television personality has shared that he had surgery for prostate cancer in July 2013 and has been cancer-free ever since.

The cohost of Dancing with the Stars recently had successful surgery to treat thyroid cancer. The mother of four shared on Twitter, “Thank you for all the well wishes! I’m home, recovering and resting.”

The actress shared some incredible news on Twitter: her doctor called her on a Saturday morning to say she was cancer-free! She celebrated with a joyful post, exclaiming, “#wootothemotherfkinhoo!”

After undergoing treatment, including a double mastectomy, the star of Up All Night received a clean bill of health and is now cancer-free.

The Dexter star used a hiatus from his hit series to slay Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

In October 2011, the Australian actress shared that doctors had removed a cancerous mole from her calf. She said her husband had urged her to get the mark checked when he noticed it looked suspicious.

The man from Scotland is doing well and enjoying trainspotting again after successfully having a cancerous mole removed from under his right eye.

The singer beat breast cancer in 2004 with a “minimally invasive” lumpectomy and radiation therapy.

The Oscar winner declared in early 2011 that his tumor was gone and he had throat cancer “beat.”

The Emmy winner whacked breast cancer in 2004.

After having a cancerous spot removed from under his left eye in 2008, the CNN journalist almost certainly protects his skin with sunscreen when he’s outside.

The Australian pop star underwent successful surgery for breast cancer in 2005.

The actor from 7th Heaven received a Hodgkin’s disease diagnosis at just 28 years old. Now 50, he’s doing well!

Oh my gosh, when I heard about Sherri Saum, my absolute favorite from ER, having to leave Parenthood… I was devastated! It was because she was battling breast cancer in 2009, and I was so worried. Thankfully, her treatment worked, and honestly, seeing her back on the red carpet so quickly was just the best news ever! I was, and still am, so incredibly relieved and happy for her.

The America’s Got Talent judge received a colon cancer diagnosis in 2002 while filming The Osbournes. She used this experience to highlight the need for regular check-ups and bravely fought the disease with chemotherapy. Thankfully, she was given a clean bill of health the next year.

The Academy Award-winning actor overcame prostate cancer in 2003 and has appeared in roughly 400 films since then.

In 2007, the Good Morning America cohost bravely showed off her shaved head while receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer.

After successfully fighting off stage-four testicular cancer, the cyclist went on to win an incredible seven consecutive Tour de France championships.

After successfully battling breast cancer with a lumpectomy and chemotherapy in 2005, the Grammy and Oscar-winning artist became a passionate advocate for others.

The comedian, known for her work on Saturday Night Live, bravely turned her experience with breast cancer into a funny and relatable one-woman show called God Said Ha!, which eventually played on Broadway.

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