WASHINGTON — Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave has addressed and clarified her father’s earlier statements this month, where he mentioned she was “suffering” from stage 4 cancer.

John Mellencamp had appeared on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast on January 14, where he briefly shared personal insights about his family, mentioning his daughter as being “really sick.”

“She’s battling cancer in the brain and is going through a tough time,” he remarked about his 44-year-old daughter, who gained fame on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”

However, during the January 28 episode of the “Two T’s in a Pod” podcast, which Teddi co-hosts with Tamra Judge, she clarified that her father’s comments did not imply any new developments in her health condition, as reported by People.

“You know, I think when he said the words ‘suffering,’ he meant like, how I’m mentally doing versus how I’m physically doing,” she said.

She went on to explain that her cancer hasn’t returned.

“I’m still considered stage four and I’m still in immunotherapy, so essentially nothing’s changed other than I still — I don’t feel great … I would hope that I would be feeling better by now, but I really don’t,” she said.

Teddi Mellencamp was diagnosed with melanoma, or skin cancer, in 2022 and last year said the cancer had metastasized, or spread, to her lungs and brain. 

She began sharing her story on social media after her diagnosis, offering insight and support for those going through the same situation. 

Melanoma is the deadliest and most invasive form of skin cancer, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 

It’s one of the most common cancers in people under 30 years old and mainly impacts women with fair skin, blonde or red hair and blue eyes, the clinic said. 

Early screening is important and highly encouraged for people who have existing moles, a family history of skin cancer or a history of intense sun exposure.