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Elle Macpherson Opens Up About ‘Unexpected’ Breast Cancer Battle

Elle Macpherson revealed in her memoir ‘Elle’ that she was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago and chose not to pursue ‘standard medical solutions.’

Image Credit: WireImage Elle Macpherson has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and chose to take “an intuitive, heart-led, holistic approach.” The 60-year-old model shared that she decided against “standard medical solutions.” In an interview with Women’s Weekly, the 1988 Sports Illustrated cover star said her diagnosis came as “a shock; it was unexpected.” She continued, “It really gave me an opportunity to dig deep into my inner sense to find a solution that worked for me… I realized I would need my own truth, my belief system, to support me through it. Although her children had their concerns, Macpherson acknowledged that they still stood by her throughout the process, despite feeling “very scared.” Reflecting on her decision in her memoir, she added, “Sometimes an authentic choice from the heart makes no sense to others… but it doesn’t have to.

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