Overview

• Macpherson revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and opted for a holistic approach instead of chemotherapy or radiation.
• She underwent a lumpectomy, a conventional surgery, which some experts argue was the primary treatment for her cancer.
• Medical professionals warn that alternative therapies lack scientific backing and could be misleading for cancer patients.
• The Susan G. Komen organization emphasized that complementary therapies cannot cure cancer but may improve quality of life.
• Macpherson's memoir details her journey and encourages others to follow their own path in health decisions.