Relationship guru Mel Schilling shares her joy and relief after being declared cancer-free following a year of battling stage three colon cancer.
The last time we spoke to relationship guru Mel Schilling , she was in the middle of her six-month chemotherapy cycle. Opening up with great bravery she told us things were 'getting tough' as she navigated a stage three colon cancer diagnosis. Now, as we sit down for an exclusive chat, there is a sense of relief and gratitude from the Married At First Sight expert, following what must have been a dark time for her and her family. 'I'm doing well. I'm feeling strong and healthy.
It's been an incredible year of ups and downs, and I'm pretty happy to have seen the end of it, actually,' she says, with a deep exhale. Mel, 52, was diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2023 and, after finishing a gruelling period of chemo last July, she has finally been given the news she's been dreaming of – her cancer is officially in remission. 'I was spending some time in Australia and went to see a local oncologist, who had my scans. He was so positive and told me the cancer was in remission, which was a surprise,' Mel recalls. 'My sister was there with me and we both just couldn't believe it. We went back home and popped open a bottle of champagne, while dancing around our apartment.' Throughout this emotional journey, the Australian – who has relocated permanently to London – has been supported by her 'rock', husband Gareth Brisbane, and their 10-year-old daughter Maddie. Recalling the moment she told her other half the good news, Mel continues, 'I called Gareth to tell him and he just burst into tears. We both did, it was amazing and emotional.' Talking with refreshing honesty, Mel admits that her remission means she can finally process her cancer journey properly. 'When I was told I was in remission, it was like my shoulders dropped and I finally allowed myself to feel it. It's like I'd been holding my breath for a year, telling myself, 'It's going to be OK, it's going to be OK' – and now I could finally just breathe
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