Mel From Married At First Sight Australia Opens Up About Heartbreaking Health News

Melanie Schilling, a long-time presence on Married At First Sight since 2019, shares a poignant revelation about her health journey. Despite planning a trip to Northern Ireland with her husband and daughter, unforeseen circumstances led her to face a critical diagnosis of colon cancer.

"'YOU HAVE CANCER'. 3 little words that everyone dreads but no one ever expects to hear."

"Last Thursday my consultant told me those 3 words."

Then, Mel went on to explain her symptoms, including several stomach cramps:

About a month ago when I was filming in Australia I developed severe stomach cramps on set, I put it down to all the travel I’d been doing and the upset it caused to my system. I saw my GP in Sydney and he put it down to constipation, gave me some laxatives and sent me on my way. Fortunately I knew something still wasn’t right so I booked in for a scan when I returned to the UK. On Thursday I was told I had colon cancer and in an instant my whole life changed.

Despite planning a trip to Northern Ireland with her husband and daughter, unforeseen circumstances led her to face a critical diagnosis of colon cancer. Mel expresses gratitude for the timely detection of a tumor that, if left undetected, could have been fatal.

While acknowledging the challenging road ahead, she remains optimistic about a full recovery and emphasizes the importance of seeking answers when something feels amiss, urging others not to ignore their instincts for the sake of their well-being. She poignantly names the tumor "Terry" and anticipates the forthcoming hospital stay on Christmas Day, viewing it as a step toward the best present of all – eliminating Terry.

• Citizenship: United States of America
• Alma mater: University of Washington, University of Colorado, Boulder
• Children: 2
• Awards: National Science Foundation CAREER Grant

Scientific career:

• Fields: Technological Innovation; Strategy; Management and Organization
• Institutions: New York University Stern School of Business
• Website: melissaaschilling