Australian supermodel and actress Elle Macpherson has recently opened up about her battle with breast cancer, seven years after being diagnosed. In an interview with The Australian Women’s Weekly, Macpherson described the experience as shocking, unexpected, confusing, and daunting. She was diagnosed with HER2-positive estrogen-receptive intraductal carcinoma in 2017. According to the American Cancer Society, this type of breast cancer is more aggressive and can spread quickly.
Initially, Macpherson’s doctor recommended a comprehensive treatment plan that included a mastectomy, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy. However, she decided to take a different approach. Instead of conventional treatments, she chose to pursue a holistic path to recovery with the help of specialists in naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care, holistic dentistry, and osteopathy.
Macpherson explained that this alternative route allowed her to dig deep within herself to find a solution that worked for her. After eight months of adhering to her holistic treatment regimen, she announced that she is now in clinical remission.
In her new memoir titled “Elle: Life Lessons and Learning to Trust Yourself,” Macpherson discusses her breast cancer journey along with other challenges she has faced in life. She emphasizes the importance of making authentic choices from the heart even if they don’t make sense to others.
Throughout her battle with cancer and decision not to pursue traditional treatments like chemotherapy or surgery,
Macpherson received support from her children and former partner Arpad Busson despite their concerns about her choice.
The memoir also delves into Macpherson’s struggles with addiction as well as other aspects of personal transformation.
She hopes that by sharing her story readers will be inspired to embrace self-belief and trust themselves.
Elle Macpherson’s journey through breast cancer serves as an example of how individuals can make choices based on their own intuition
and seek alternative paths towards healing.
Her story highlights the importance of trusting oneself when faced with difficult decisions regarding health issues.
Through embracing authenticity,
Macpherson found wellness on multiple levels—physically,
emotionally,
spiritually,
and mentally—and hopes others can do the same by finding their own truth.
Her memoir offers insights into personal growth
and serves as an inspiration for those facing similar challenges in life