Jeana Keough's Cancer Treatment Faces Setback: Blood Clot and Infection Delay Surgery

Jeana Keough’s battle with tongue cancer just became more complicated. The 70-year-old former Real Housewives of Orange County cast member was scheduled for feeding tube surgery on July 21 to help with nutrition after being unable to eat solid food for two weeks. Her body was severely depleted from the cancer treatment, but her family believed this procedure would be a crucial turning point. Then doctors discovered additional problems that changed everything. Medical teams found a dangerous deep vein thrombosis blood clot in her leg and identified an active infection that needed treatment first. These complications forced doctors to postpone the feeding tube surgery and temporarily halt her chemotherapy and radiation treatments until the infection could be cleared. The setback is frustrating for Jeana and her family, but her daughter Kara shared the update on social media, noting her mother’s characteristic determination. According to Kara, Jeana was insisting she only had a“fake fever”and wanted to push forward with treatment anyway. Her son Colton remains by her side in California, providing crucial family support during this difficult period. The family is staying optimistic, focusing on getting the infection cleared so Jeana can resume her treatment plan and receive the nutritional support her body desperately needs. What’s been your experience with medical complications during treatment? Share your story in the comments.