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Jeana Keough's tongue cancer treatment

Entities: Jeana Keough · Kara Bosworth · squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue · Bravo · feeding tube (G‑tube)

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, reality‑TV personality Jeana Keough, 70, was diagnosed with squamous‑cell carcinoma of the tongue. Initial surgery removed the primary tumor, followed by a second operation on lymph nodes that revealed spread. She began an intensive regimen of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy, and a GoFundMe campaign was launched to cover the estimated $22,000 medical cost, raising over $20,000.

Two days later treatment was paused after doctors discovered a deep‑vein thrombosis in her leg and a concurrent infection, delaying a planned gastrostomy feeding‑tube insertion. By July 21 the clot and infection were confirmed, and therapy was halted until the infection cleared. On July 28 her daughter reported that Keough, now in her fifth week of combined therapy, was unable to speak because of throat pain and radiation‑induced mucus, while fans and fellow RHOC alum Vicki Gunvalson voiced support.

By July 30 Keough had a feeding tube in place, expected to remain for two to six months, and continued daily radiation, weekly chemotherapy, immunotherapy, extensive blood work and intravenous hydration. She estimates a 40‑60 % cure rate over the next five years, with a chance of complete remission under 70 %. Keough disclosed that the cancer first appeared as a painful tongue sore misattributed to a tooth, delaying a biopsy she could not afford. She now relies on family support throughout treatment.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Jeana Keough's Ongoing Tongue Cancer Treatment and Prognosis

    Jeana Keough, former RHOC star, is battling tongue cancer with radiation, chemo and a feeding tube, estimating a 40‑60 % cure chance and has started a GoFundMe for costs.

  2. 3 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Jeana Keough’s tongue cancer leaves her unable to speak

    Jeana Keough’s tongue cancer has spread, leading to surgery, chemo, radiation and a leg infection that halted feeding‑tube placement.

  3. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Jeana Keough's Cancer Treatment Halted by Blood Clot and Infection

    Jeana Keough's tongue cancer treatment was paused after a leg blood clot and infection delayed a feeding‑tube surgery, her daughter announced on Instagram.

  4. 12 days ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Jeanja Keough, 70, battles tongue cancer

    Jeana Keough, 70, former *RHOC* star, was diagnosed with tongue cancer that spread after surgery. She is undergoing intensive treatment and her family’s GoFundMe has raised over $20 K.

Sources

desitalkchicago.com · dnyuz.com · eonline.com · fingerlakes1.com · pagesix.com · realityblurb.com · starcasm.net · theblast.com · tvinsider.com · tvshowsace.com · usmagazine.com

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