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‘RHOC’ star Jeana Keough shares tongue cancer diagnosis, says she can’t talk
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway Jeana Keough, a 70-year-old former cast member of "Real Housewives of Orange County", is undergoing treatment for squamous cell carcinoma.
A former reality TV star has been diagnosed with tongue cancer. Jeana Keough, a 70-year-old former cast member of "Real Housewives of Orange County", is undergoing treatment for squamous cell carcinoma. Her family has shared that she is receiving chemotherapy and radiation, which have caused her severe pain and other complications.
Due to her condition, Keough is currently unable to speak. Further details about Keough's diagnosis and treatment are available from sources such as People magazine and USA Today, which have reported on her condition and the challenges she is facing.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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