Married At First Sight's Mel Schilling has bravely shared her symptoms prior to being diagnosed with colon cancer after a misdiagnosis from her GP.
The 51 year old Australian star posted an informative video on Instagram detailing her discovery process. Just before Christmas, Mel underwent surgery to remove a tumour discovered following months of intense stomach pains.
In a previous Instagram post, she shared the shocking news of her cancer diagnosis through a family picture. She wrote: "YOU HAVE CANCER." The reality TV personality first experienced severe stomach cramps while filming in Australia, which was initially brushed off as constipation by her doctor.
However, after getting a scan upon returning to the UK, she found out she had colon cancer.The E4 star has since spoken out about her ongoing journey, shedding light on the distressing symptoms of colon cancer and urging fans to seek immediate medical attention for any troubling signs.