Doctors advised the model to undergo a mastectomy with radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and a breast reconstruction.
Elle Macpherson has revealed that she refused to undergo chemotherapy for breast cancer despite the advice of 32 doctors.
After her diagnosis, doctors advised her to undergo a mastectomy with radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and a breast reconstruction. After her diagnosis, the supermodel spent eight months under “holistic treatment” in Phoenix, Arizona, where she was supported by her personal doctor, holistic dentist, osteopath, chiropractor, naturopath and two therapists.
Arpad “Arki” Busson, her former partner of 10 years, also “didn’t agree” with her methods, but wrote her a letter saying he was “proud” of the courage she was showing. Macpheron’s treatment plan involves meditation, acupuncture, cold plunging, sound healing, a plant-based diet and tea ceremonies.The health scare inspired her to re-evaluate her approach to wellness and the model previously told theon Sunday: “It was a really big warning. I did some soul searching and realised that maybe I was taking the wrong vitamins and minerals, not eating properly and was too stressed.
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