MAFS star Mel Schilling, 54, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Mel – who recently stepped down from the dating series – shared the news last night, posting a lengthy caption alongside a picture of herself being hugged by husband Gareth and daughter Maddie, 10.
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling has revealed her cancer has spread to her brain (Credit: YouTube)
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Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling reveals incurable cancer diagnosis
Mel shared: “In December 2023 I was diagnosed with colon cancer after a tumour the size of a lemon was discovered during a scan. Terry, as I called him, was successfully removed and I was initially given the all clear — that much many of you already know.
“Unfortunately, in late February 2024 during a routine scan, small nodules were discovered in my lungs. The cancer had metastasised and my world changed again in an instant. Over the past two years, while filming MAFS, I underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy and was later told I was eligible for a groundbreaking clinical trial specific to my gene type, due to start in March 2026. Once again, my optimism soared that I might beat this thing.
“Over Christmas, however, I began experiencing blinding headaches and numbness down my right side. After many tests I was told the cancer had spread to the left side of my brain. And, despite subsequent radiotherapy sessions, my oncology team have now told me there is nothing further they can do.
“Hearing those words changes everything.”
‘My light is starting to fade – and quickly’
Mel bravely continued: “So that’s where I am now. My light is starting to fade — and quickly. But I am still here, still fighting, and surrounded by the most incredible love.
“Simple tasks have become incredibly difficult and I am relying on my beautiful family to look after me. I honestly don’t know how long I have left, but I do know I will fight to my last breath and will be surrounded by the love and support of my people.”
She continued: “At the outset of this journey, so many of you sent the most wonderful messages of support. They have meant more than I can ever properly express and have helped shape the mindset I’ve needed to keep fighting. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.”
Finally, she shared a plea with her followers: “If I could leave you with one thing, it would simply be this: if something doesn’t feel right, please get it checked out. It might just save your life.”
Mel then signed off with a tribute to her family: “These two beside me are my everything. With love and gratitude, Mel.”
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