Former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” Star Brandi Glanville has been open about her health struggles in recent years. In particular, she noticed noticeable changes on his face and attributed them to a parasite. Now, the troubled “RHOBH” alum reveals she has a benign tumor.
Brandi Glanville talks candidly about her health
Glanville appeared on a June 2026 episode of her podcast “Brandi Glanville Unfiltered” to provide an update on her latest health alongside her co-host, Mass of James. She said: “I have a benign tumor in one of my lymph nodes in my face. This could be why fluid is circulating around my face.”
After that, she explained how the ongoing problem with her face affects everyday life, revealing: “I can wear makeup for about 15 minutes and then I have to take it off.” Regarding the bump on her face, Glanville said she sought help from a dermatologist who specializes in cancer.
According to her, “it came down to the blood test”. Reflecting on her journey before seeing the dermatologist, the “RHOBH” alum explained, “Every doctor I’ve been to says, ‘It’s just scar tissue.’ I say to myself: “Of what? I haven’t had a facelift yet.
The ‘RHOBH’ alum just wants to wear makeup again
Naturally, Glanville’s current state impacts his life in several ways. However, during the podcast episode, she doubled down on how ongoing issues affect the way she wears makeup while also reflecting on how long she’s been battling the illness.
She said: “It’s been a long three years. I just want to wear makeup again, have my hair extensions. I want to have a glow.”
This isn’t Glanville’s first health update in June 2026. Before that, on the June 4 episode of the “Brandi Glanville Unfiltered” podcast, she responded to fans who were concerned about her appearance in recent music videos after previously believing she was cured.
According to her, “I have to take stock of my face because we got a lot of comments last time. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, guys. I thought I was fixed, and then it happened again. Now it’s sinking in again.”
The mother of two continued: “If I had answers, I would tell you. Glanville then said: “I’ve been to a million doctors. The only thing that really seems to help is getting out in the sun, taking anti-parasite medication and following an anti-parasitic diet.”
Fans rally around Brandi Glanville
Although he’s known as a villain on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” fans want the best for Glanville. This is especially true since she has openly explained that her health problems have not only led to huge medical bills, but she has also struggled to find substantial work, in part due to Caroline Manzothe ongoing lawsuit, involving him, with Bravo and NBCUniversal.
One person said, “I hope Brandi is okay. She was my favorite on the first seasons of ‘RHOBH’.” After that, someone else said, “Brandi has been dealing with this for so long. I hope she finds the answers she needs.”
However, despite fan support, others questioned whether Glanville was still using Botox based on her most recent appearances. Someone said, “She shouldn’t get Botox injections at this point.” »
Another social media user wrote: “I can’t believe such a thing could happen to someone who also injects Botox in their face. »
The former Bravo star previously discussed how much she spent on treatments
Glanville has been dealing with what she believes to be a facial parasite since 2023. Notably, her issues arose after she returned from filming the ill-fated “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Morocco” season, which led to Manzo’s previously mentioned lawsuit.
In 2025, she told Us Weekly how much she spent in her search for answers to her health problem. The “RHOBH” alum said, “I’m out of money. I’m over six figures at this point.” She continued, “I can’t afford to go anywhere at this point. I’m online every day, going through a different rabbit hole. It’s exhausting. It’s all-consuming.”
Regarding the amount she had spent at that time, Glanville said it was “over $113,000.”
Brandi detailed her medical progress
During the Us Weekly interview, Glanville detailed the steps she took on her medical journey. She shared: “So, I went to the best infectious disease doctor, I went to the best allergist. »
She then said, “I had to do it because when you see all the doctors at Kaiser, and they say, ‘Maybe see a dentist.’ And you say to yourself: “I’m constantly at the dentist”, [but] there is a lump in my neck and throat below my cheekbone that goes to the other side of my face.