Jeana Keough suffers scary setback amid tongue cancer fight
‘RHOC’ alum Jeana Keough has suffered a terrifying health setback after her tongue cancer diagnosis, with chemotherapy and radiation temporarily paused after doctors found a deep vein thrombosis clot in her leg and an infection. Her daughter said a feeding-tube procedure is delayed while Keough remains extremely depleted. Fans following 8216rhoc8217 alum jeana keough updates learned the news through family posts shared by Page Six.
Key Takeaways
- Jeana Keough’s chemo and radiation are on pause after a DVT clot and infection were found.
- A planned G-tube procedure was delayed because she has not eaten a full meal for two weeks.
- Her daughter Kara asked for prayers that the infection clears so treatment can resume.
- The family first shared her squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis via a GoFundMe campaign.
What health setback did Jeana Keough face?
According to Kara Keough Boz, Jeana was scheduled for a G-tube so she could receive nutrition after going about two weeks without a meal. Doctors then uncovered a DVT clot in her leg and an infection, forcing a pause in her cancer care plan.
Kara said the feeding tube cannot be placed directly into her stomach until there is clarity on the infection. Chemo and radiation are temporarily paused while the family works through the complications.
Even so, Kara noted that Jeana has been insistent she only had a "fake fever" and was fine to continue with surgery. The update painted a picture of a determined patient pushing through a frightening medical detour.
How did her family reveal the tongue cancer diagnosis?
Over the weekend, Keough’s family announced the diagnosis in a GoFundMe campaign seeking donations to help the Bravo alum stay afloat during treatment. Kara explained that a few months earlier, while visiting her and brother Shane in Florida, their mom mentioned a painful spot on her tongue.
Jeana initially assumed a tooth had been rubbing the area and visited the dentist multiple times to have the tooth filed down. A biopsy later confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.
She underwent surgeries to remove the cancer and lymph nodes. After the second procedure, doctors noticed the cancer had spread, setting the stage for chemo and radiation that are now on hold.
What are Jeana Keough’s family saying now?
Kara asked followers to pray that the infection "clears quickly," that G-tube surgery can happen "imminently," and that her mom can resume chemo and radiation soon. In a separate update cited by Page Six, she told Us Weekly she believes Jeana will "get cancer to bend to her will, like she does with everything else in life."
Jeana’s son echoed that optimism, saying their mother has been "strong" and has a good support network in Southern California. He added that the family is focused on keeping her on her program so she is strong when treatment is done.
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