AceShowbiz - Former "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Teddi Mellencamp continues to document her courageous battle against melanoma on Instagram, urging her followers to prioritize their skin health. Mellencamp, 43, has undergone an astounding 15 surgeries to remove cancerous spots, revealing that she is scheduled for yet another procedure.

Her latest update featured a mix of glamorous black-and-white photos from her #GetNaked campaign with the Melanoma Research Foundation and stark, graphic images showing the aftermath of her surgeries. Mellencamp shared, "Thank you to everyone for all the love and support. To answer your main question: My next surgery is August 19th."

In addition to the physical toll, Mellencamp candidly discussed the emotional challenges of her condition, stating that surgery was only "the easy part." She found "the ups and downs of not being able to control what’s going on inside my own body" to be the most distressing aspect of her battle.

Despite the ongoing surgeries, Mellencamp has tried to stay positive by focusing on her family and other activities she loves, such as attending her father's concerts and engaging in her podcast. "August 19th will be here in no time; in the meantime I will be loving on my kids, getting to see my dad in concert, going to some incredible horse shows, and podcasting with some amazing women. I am blessed," she wrote.

Mellencamp's journey is further compounded by the emotional burden of having to discuss her condition with her young children. Alongside her persistent fight, she also continually encourages others to maintain their skin health, sharing vital information about the dangers and treatments of melanoma.

Melanoma, as explained by VeryWell Health, is "not as common as other forms of skin cancer, [but] it is the most dangerous. It can spread quickly to other organs if not detected early enough." Mellencamp's struggle underlines the critical need for early detection and regular skin checks, as her experience demonstrates that cancerous spots can recur or appear in new areas.

In her reflections, Mellencamp highlights both her gratitude for the support system around her and her determination to remain hopeful. "I know I will be ok in the end - we caught this one within 90 days and [in] earlier stages, and for that I am very grateful," she shared. She also acknowledges the emotional lows, writing, "It's ok to want to watch 55 episodes of Love Island to escape and it's ok that I am up to 677 unread emails. Tomorrow will be better and if it’s not I will keep fighting until it is."

As Mellencamp continues her battle, she urges her followers, "please book your skin checks," emphasizing the significance of vigilance and early intervention in combating skin cancer.