Mel Schilling was first diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2023, and later reports said it spread to her lungs and then her brain.

What type of cancer

  • Primary cancer: colon cancer.
  • Later progression: metastasis to the lungs and left side of the brain.

Public updates

  • She shared that she had surgery and chemotherapy after the original diagnosis.
  • In March 2026, multiple outlets reported that doctors said there were no further treatment options.

If you want, I can also give you a very short timeline of her diagnosis and treatment updates.