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Jeana Keough's tongue cancer treatment

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Jeana Keough battle with Keough's tongue cancer treatment

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 of the disease. 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, her later treatment was paused after doctors discovered a deep‑vein thrombosis in her leg and a concurrent infection. The complications delayed infection, delaying a planned gastrostomy feeding‑tube insertion, leaving her unable to eat for two weeks and severely depleted. Keough’s daughter posted updates on Instagram, noting her mother feels fine despite the setbacks and remains eager to resume therapy. insertion. By July 21, doctors confirmed 21 the clot and infection, officially halting infection were confirmed, and therapy was halted until the infection clears. cleared. On July 28, 28 her daughter reported that Keough, now in her fifth week of combined chemo, radiation and immunotherapy, is therapy, was unable to speak because of throat pain and mucus from radiation, adding another hardship. Fellow 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 fans continue 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 express public support. a tooth, delaying a biopsy she could not afford. She now relies on family support throughout treatment.

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  1. 2026-07-31 16:15 UTC Jeana Keough's tongue cancer treatment
  2. 2026-07-29 05:04 UTC Jeana Keough battle with tongue cancer

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