Elle Macpherson reveals she has breast cancer and refuses to undergo chemotherapy

Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson, 60, has revealed for the first time that she has been battling breast cancer for the past seven years. Known in the fashion world as ‘The Body’, Macpherson has shared her experience in an interview with Australian Women’s Weekly, coinciding with the launch of her new book of the same name, Elle. The diagnosis, which she received seven years ago, was a huge blow to the model, who described the moment as “a shock, unexpected, confusing and daunting in many ways”. Following the news, up to 32 specialists advised her to undergo chemotherapy treatment and a mastectomy, but she decided to take a different route, moving away from traditional medicine. In the interview, she confessed that ignoring the advice of doctors and the concerns of her family was one of the most difficult decisions of her life. However, she says that following her intuition and adopting a “holistic, intuitive and heart-led approach” was what felt right for her. Throughout this process, she was supported by her GP and other naturopathic and alternative specialists. “I realised that I was going to need my own truth, my belief system to support me through all of this. Saying no to standard medical solutions was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life, although saying no to my own inner sense would have been even harder,” she reflects. The supermodel is currently in “clinical remission” and describes her health as a “state of complete well-being”. Although she has overcome the initial state of shock following the diagnosis, her decision to reject conventional treatments has sparked controversy. On social media, some users have called her stance irresponsible, highlighting the risks involved in rejecting traditional medicine in a situation as serious as breast cancer. Despite the criticism, Elle Macpherson remains convinced that she made the best decision for her health, trusting in her alternative approach and her inner connection to overcome the disease.