Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling shares the ‘ups and downs’ of her chemotherapy journey following colon cancer diagnosis: ‘This is me!’
Married At First Sight’s Mel Schilling has bravely opened up about her ongoing battle with colon cancer, offering an honest look into the ‘chemo chapter’ of her life.
The 52-year-old, who serves as an expert on the Australian and British versions of the dating show, shared a series of poignant photos on social media, highlighting the duality of her life as she juggles work and chemotherapy.
In her heartfelt post, Mel shared the reality of her experience, mixing glamorous moments with the harsh reality of her treatment.
“THIS IS ME – for every moment of energy and vibrancy you see, there is an equal and opposite moment of fatigue and discomfort,” she wrote.
The photos included shots of Mel in full glam, exuding confidence, as well as vulnerable images showing her undergoing chemotherapy and resting in a hammock.
Married At First Sight’s Mel Schilling has bravely opened up about her ongoing battle with colon cancer, offering an honest look into the ‘chemo chapter’ of her life. Pictured
The 52-year-old, who serves as an expert on the Australian and British versions of the dating show, shared a series of poignant photos on social media, highlighting the duality of her life as she juggles work and chemotherapy.
A particularly telling image shows Mel lying in a hammock, eyes closed, with a copy of Russ Harris’s self-help book The Reality Slap on her chest.
“This is my chemotherapy chapter – it’s very up and down,” Mel explained in her post.
‘Now, in cycle six of eight, I’m learning how my body responds and finding ways to plan my work during periods of high energy and make the most of rest and self-care in between.’
“Learning to rest is a huge challenge for me, but I’m slowly adapting,” she continued.
In her heartfelt post, Mel shared the reality of her experience, mixing glamorous moments with the harsh reality of her treatment.
“THIS IS ME – for every moment of energy and vibrancy you see, there is an equal and opposite moment of fatigue and discomfort,” she wrote
Mel emphasized that this chapter of her life is short-lived, a crucial reminder she gives herself regularly.
“It’s temporary and will pass,” she continued.
“I know I have other, probably challenging chapters ahead of me, but they’re not for today.”
‘Self-compassion is one of my biggest lessons – I’m learning to give myself some relaxation, the rest my body craves and to be kind to myself when I can’t be my usual ‘100% energy Mel’.’
The reality TV host revealed her shock health struggles in December, undergoing intestinal surgery just before the end of the year.
She explained that her tumor – which she has named ‘Terry’ – had been removed by British doctors.
However, when the cancer spread through her colon to the muscle, Mel discovered she needed chemotherapy and began treatment in late February.
