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‘Real Housewives’ Star Reveals Tongue Cancer Diagnosis

Jeana Keough is in her fifth week of treatment.

Jeana Keough, who starred in ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County,’ has been diagnosed with tongue cancer. Keough’s daughter, Kara Bosworth, confirmed the news on GoFundMe, where a $50,000 crowdfunding goal has been set to help cover Keough’s treatment and expenses. Bosworth explained that her mother underwent a biopsy for a painful spot on her tongue, which revealed squamous cell carcinoma. “But when doctors recommended a second surgery to remove lymph nodes, they discovered the cancer had spread. What we thought would be a one-time surgery became a full cancer battle. Jeana is now in her fifth week of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy,” she wrote. Keough appeared on ‘Real Housewives’ in 2006 as an original member of the cast, and still lives in the OC working in real estate. According to Bosworth, her mom’s current inability to work in the commission-based role has created an “enormous financial burden” during her “relentless” and “exhausting” treatment program.