Jeana Keough's Dentist Made 'Huge Mistake'

Jeana Keough, a familiar face from The Real Housewives of Orange County, is nearing the conclusion of her intensive tongue cancer treatment. However, the star shared that her fight is far from over, with a projected cure rate between 40 and 60 percent within the next five years. This challenging prognosis follows a significant delay in her diagnosis, which Keough attributes to a misdiagnosis by her dentist. She described seeking treatment for a persistent tongue sore, only for the dentist to repeatedly file down a tooth instead of recommending further investigation or a biopsy.

Fortunately, her boyfriend's sister, a dentist, intervened, recognizing the potential error and advocating for proper care. Keough's treatment regimen has been rigorous, including daily radiation, weekly chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, alongside frequent medical monitoring. While she has only a few days of radiation left and has completed chemotherapy, the effects of radiation, including severe pain, heat, and inflammation, have been the most difficult aspect of her treatment. She has undergone surgery to place a feeding tube, which she expects to need for two to six months as she navigates a long recovery, receiving nutrition every three hours.