Non-Smoker Mel McLaughlin Battles Lung Cancer

0:00In Sydney today, March 11th, Australian sports presenter Mel McLaughlin has shared that she faces stage 2 lung cancer. The 46-year-old was diagnosed back in December and underwent surgery to remove half of her left lung. She's a lifelong non-smoker, which makes her case stand out. Earlier this week, on a news bulletin, she opened up about the emotional toll. Her older sister passed away from lung cancer in 2015 at just 39 years old. McLaughlin went through treatment in the same hospital ward, where she said goodbye to her sister. The experience hit her hard, stirring up painful memories and fears for her family. She worried about the stigma around lung cancer, and not wanting others to assume it always leads to the worst outcome. Weeds after the operation, her recovery is moving along slowly but steadily. She's been off TV screens since early January, but hopes to return for the Commonwealth Games in July. lung cancer ranks as the fifth most common cancer in Australia and the deadliest, causing nearly one in five cancer deaths.

1:01About 15,122 people got diagnosed in 2024 with the average age at 72. Watch for signs like ongoing coughs, shortness of breath, chest pain, or unexplained weight loss. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Comfort You Can Hear, Sound You Can Relax Into S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.