Elle Macpherson's Holistic Cancer Treatment Sparks Medical Debate

The supermodel chose alternative therapies over conventional treatments, prompting mixed reactions from experts and advocacy groups.

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.