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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Teddi Mellencamp Asks for Advice on Handling the 'Severe Anxiety' From Immunotherapy amid Brain Cancer Struggle
The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum said she's dealing with anxiety 'on random days for no apparent reason' NEED TO KNOW Teddi Mellencamp asked fans for advice after sharing that she's 'full of anxiety' as she undergoes immunotherapy for stage 4 brain cancer The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 44, said she gets anxiety 'on random days for no apparent reason' Commenters suggested adult coloring books and edibles, while others told her to check in with her doctor Teddi Mellencamp reached out to fans for advice on how to handle the 'severe anxiety' she's experiencing amid treatment for stage 4 brain cancer. 'OK, for those of y'all who have gone through immunotherapy, did you have severe anxiety?' the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 44, asked in a video she posted to Instagram on Aug. 14. While lying in bed in a taupe hoodie, the Two T's in a Pod co-host shared 'just on random days for no apparent reason like today I was able to walk." Earlier in the day, she'd shared a video to her Instagram stories of her walk with son Cruz, 10; She also shares daughters Slate, 12, and Dove, 5, with estranged husband Edwin Arroyave, Afterwards, she shared, "I did the podcast, and now I'm just sitting here full of anxiety.' 'Is this common? What are things that you guys have done to help make you feel better.?' she asked, taking a deep breath. 'Let me know. Looking for any positive advice. Thank you.' Related: The comments ranged from adult coloring books to edibles, supplements to breathing exercises, while others urged Mellencamp to get her labs checked as anxiety can be a symptom of another health issue. Anxiety has been a recorded side effect from immunotherapy, with one study finding that as treatment increased, more than half of the participants had anxiety. The reality star — who has been documenting her ongoing melanoma diagnosis after undergoing 17 surgeries for the invasive skin cancer — confirmed in April that her disease progressed to stage 4, having metastasized to her brain and lungs. She needed immunotherapy, radiation and surgery to treat the tumors. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Warning to women whose fathers had prostate cancer: Sarafina was heartbroken when her dad got sick - then his oncologist said he needed to speak with her...
She was fit and healthy, with her whole life ahead of her. But at the age of 23, Sarafina Nance put everything on pause when her father was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tour de France stage four preview: Dream day for breakaway artists on climb-heavy stage
After a trio of stages in France's far north, the Tour de France route ventures southwards to really kick off its anti-clockwise jaunt around the country. Amiens is the host town for this tricky 173km run to Rouen, a stage which a multitude of riders and teams will have bookmarked as it really could be anyone's game. It's also one we picked out to potentially trip up the general classification contenders if they don't keep their wits - and their teammates - about them. The parcours is rolling all day with plenty of uncategorised lumps and bumps before the technical climbing starts in the final third of the stage, with five categorised climbs inside the last 50km, three cat-fours and two-cat twos - including the Cote Jacques Anquetil, after the Tour great. Any split in the bunch could be lethal to the chances of yellow jersey hopefuls caught on the wrong side, and it's could be another day of relentless attacking and counter-attacking as riders look to launch winning moves and avoid missing out. The final climb comes 5km from the finish, the 800m wall of the 10.6% Rampe Saint-Hilaire, which is likely to be decisive. Stage four is set to begin at 1.15pm local time, 12.15pm BST, and finish at 5.20pm local time (4.20pm BST). This could quite literally be anyone's game, to the point that it feels impossible to predict. Victor Campenaerts and Jonas Abrahamsen will surely light up the race with plenty of attacks, but whether they make the crucial break is another story, and the former may instead be pressed into service keeping Jonas Vingegaard out of danger. Romain Gregoire also likes this sort of terrain; Alex Aranburu and Thibau Nys can climb and pack a punch too. Of what feels like a hundred options, we're going with Axel Laurance, who likes a punchy stage and has been a constant attacking presence for Ineos Grenadiers this year.
The Independent
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Tour de France stage four preview: Dream day for breakaway artists on climb-heavy stage
After a trio of stages in France's far north, the Tour de France route ventures southwards to really kick off its anti-clockwise jaunt around the country. Amiens is the host town for this tricky 173km run to Rouen, a stage which a multitude of riders and teams will have bookmarked as it really could be anyone's game. It's also one we picked out to potentially trip up the general classification contenders if they don't keep their wits - and their teammates - about them. The parcours is rolling all day with plenty of uncategorised lumps and bumps before the technical climbing starts in the final third of the stage, with five categorised climbs inside the last 50km, three cat-fours and two-cat twos - including the Cote Jacques Anquetil, after the Tour great. Any split in the bunch could be lethal to the chances of yellow jersey hopefuls caught on the wrong side, and it's could be another day of relentless attacking and counter-attacking as riders look to launch winning moves and avoid missing out. The final climb comes 5km from the finish, the 800m wall of the 10.6% Rampe Saint-Hilaire, which is likely to be decisive. Route map and profile Start time Stage four is set to begin at 1.15pm local time, 12.15pm BST, and finish at 5.20pm local time (4.20pm BST). Prediction This could quite literally be anyone's game, to the point that it feels impossible to predict. Victor Campenaerts and Jonas Abrahamsen will surely light up the race with plenty of attacks, but whether they make the crucial break is another story, and the former may instead be pressed into service keeping Jonas Vingegaard out of danger. Romain Gregoire also likes this sort of terrain; Alex Aranburu and Thibau Nys can climb and pack a punch too. Of what feels like a hundred options, we're going with Axel Laurance, who likes a punchy stage and has been a constant attacking presence for Ineos Grenadiers this year.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
‘It's like being tied to the tracks, not knowing when the train is coming,' says mum after ‘back pain' turned deadly
ELISA Beth Magagna was given just months to live after her back pain turned out to be cancer eating into her bones. 'It's like being tied to the train tracks,' the now 42-year-old from Idaho, US, recalled of the day of her prognosis. 7 7 7 'I just don't know when the train is coming.' It was 2020 when the mum first felt the crippling back pain that quickly robbed her of the ability to walk. Despite repeatedly being told it was just normal aches and pains, Elisa, an award-winning author, knew something wasn't right. 'I'd had four of my five kids without pain meds. I know what pain feels like,' she said. 'This was different.' When her leg muscles started to visibly atrophy, a specialist finally ordered an X-ray. It revealed a large tumour that had completely eaten away one her her vertebra, one of the small bones that make up the spinal column. The growth was also pressing into her spinal cord. Further scans revealed Elisa had tumours in every single vertebra in her spine and two more in her brain. She was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, the most advanced and aggressive form of skin cancer. The disease is often caused by too much sun exposure, according to the NHS. Alarming time-lapse video reveals how tiny 'dark patch' morphs into melanoma The first sign is usually a new mole, or a change in the appearance of an existing one. It being stage 4 means the disease has spread beyond the skin and to other parts of the body. The mum was given just two years to live. Her horror ordeal began back in 2018, when she first noticed a seemingly harmless dark mole on her left wrist. '[The mole] was honestly the most beautiful colour of purple I'd ever seen,' she said. 'But my mum was so concerned, she couldn't stop talking about it.' 'It was a big deal' Eventually, after the mole began to bleed she went to get it checked. The dermatologist wasn't overly concerned but removed it as a precaution. 7 7 Shockingly, a biopsy confirmed it was stage 2 melanoma, meaning the cancer was still confined to the skin, with no signs it had spread elsewhere. But because her wrists were so small, doctors had to take more than just the skin. Muscle and even some bone were removed to ensure as much of the disease was removed as possible. 'The scar is pretty intense,' she said. 'It was a big deal, but they thought they got it all.' A lymph node was taken from under her arm, and Elisa was declared cancer-free. Melanoma can spread to other parts of the body, a process called metastasis. This occurs when cancer cells break away from the original tumor and travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to form new tumors elsewhere. Common sites for melanoma to spread include lymph nodes, lungs, liver, bones, and brain. 'Buried alive' Once Elisa discovered her cancer had spread, she underwent gruelling radiation treatments in the hope it could buy her more time. One of these treatments involved being strapped to a table with her head screwed into place under a custom-fitted mask. The process, designed to keep her perfectly still while they targeted tumours in her brain, was so terrifying Elisa says it felt like being 'buried alive.' 'I get claustrophobic,' she explained. 'They suck the air out of this full-body vacuum bag, put a mouthpiece in, and cover you with a blanket. "You can't move. You're just stuck there for 45 minutes. It's one of the scariest things I've ever experienced.' Just as Elisa was starting to feel hopeful again, she was struck with the news that a new tumour had appeared. 7 7 Her doctors have warned that if the upcoming radiation doesn't work, she could have as little as three to six months left. Despite her devastating diagnosis, Elisa has ticked off bucket-list dreams like skydiving, visiting Italy, and even singing the national anthem at a semi-pro baseball game. 'Tomorrow isn't promised' She's also poured her heart into a blog, The Crazy Life of a Writing Mom, sharing the rollercoaster of emotions that come with living with a terminal diagnosis. "I decided to write scheduled posts, years into the future, so my kids would still hear from me after I'm gone,' she said. 'They're like love letters that will outlive me.' Even now, as she deals with new pain, insurance delays, and an MRI scheduled a week away in Utah, Elisa is finding joy in the small things. This includes listening to audiobooks with her daughter Indy, modelling for cancer awareness campaigns, and making TikToks which have garnered millions of likes from her hospital bed. 'I've learned to live in the moment,' she said. 'Tomorrow isn't promised. "Not just life, but your ability to speak, to move, to hug your kids. And that's something I don't take for granted anymore.' Can you spot the cancerous moles from the harmless ones? IF you've spotted a new mole or lingering mark on your skin, don't be too quick to dismiss it. It's important to know what your skin looks like normally, to helps you notice any unusual changes. The ABCDE rule can be followed to assess the health of a mole. If your mole falls into the following, it's worth getting checked: A symmetrical – melanomas usually have two very different halves and are an irregular shape B order – melanomas usually have a notched or ragged border C olours – melanomas will usually be a mix of two or more colours D iameter – most melanomas are usually larger than 6mm in diameter E nlargement or e levation – a mole that changes size over time is more likely to be a melanoma Most melanomas don't give you symptoms like pain or itching. Meanwhile, some non-cancerous moles or abnormal patches of skin can be itchy. So having some of these changes on their own doesn't mean you definitely have melanoma, but you should still get it checked out. There are two main types of skin cancer - non melanoma skin cancer and melanoma skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancer includes: Basal cell skin cancer - this is also called basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell skin cancer - this is also called squamous cell carcinoma There are a few different types of melanoma too: Superficial spreading melanoma Nodular melanoma Lentigo maligna melanoma Find out more about distinguishing moles here.
