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Inside Elle Macpherson’s Cancer Controversy: Why Her ‘Holistic Approach’ Is Not for Everybody


Model Elle Macpherson opened up about her breast cancer journey and decision to forgo surgery and chemotherapy in favor of holistic treatment options.

Ignoring the advice of 32 doctors and experts, the mom of two said in a recent interview she opted for a “holistic approach,” forgoing surgery and chemotherapy for treatment by a doctor of naturopathy, holistic dentist, osteopath, chiropractor and two therapists as well as meditation and prayer. “In traditional terms, they’d say I’m in clinical remission, but I would say I’m in utter wellness,” Elle, a vaccine skeptic, said of her current status, adding, “It’s not only what your blood tests say, it’s how and why you are living your life on all levels.” The WellCo founder was careful to say her choice was her own, but breast cancer advocacy organizations were quick to point out the dangers of her plan of action.

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