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Elle Macpherson says she was diagnosed with breast cancer 7 years ago and refused chemotherapy
Famed model Elle Macpherson revealed on Monday that she's been living with a breast cancer diagnosis for seven years — all while eschewing chemotherapy.
In an interview with Australian Women’s Weekly, the 60-year-old explained why she opted against the standard treatment in favor of what she called a more "holistic" approach.
“It was a shock, it was unexpected, it was confusing, it was daunting in so many ways,” the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model said of the diagnosis in the interview published Monday. “And it really gave me an opportunity to dig deep in my inner sense to find a solution that worked for me."
Macpherson, who has an upcoming book, "elle," said it was difficult for her to take this nontraditional path.
"I chose an holistic approach. Saying no to standard medical solutions was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. But saying no to my own inner sense would have been even harder,” she wrote, according to excerpts quoted by Australian Women’s Weekly
Her medical team consists of a naturopathy practitioner, a holistic dentist, an osteopath, a chiropractor and therapists, according to Australian Women's Weekly.
She's alive and well today.
"In traditional terms, they’d say I’m in clinical remission, but I would say I’m in utter wellness. And I am!” Macpherson said.
“Truly, from every perspective, every blood test, every scan, every imaging test … but also emotionally, spiritually and mentally — not only physically. It’s not only what your blood tests say, it’s how and why you are living your life on all levels."
7 years? Probably not all that unusual depending on the type, size, and location of the breast cancer. Let's see how it is in another 7.
Waiting for @bachophile to opine.
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The worst thing about this is that other people are going to listen to her.
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The worst thing about this is that other people are going to listen to her.
@Doctor-Phibes said in Supermodel ≠ Supersmart:
The worst thing about this is that other people are going to listen to her.
I just said that to Mrs. George.
WTAF is a "holistic dentist?"
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@Doctor-Phibes said in Supermodel ≠ Supersmart:
The worst thing about this is that other people are going to listen to her.
I just said that to Mrs. George.
WTAF is a "holistic dentist?"
@George-K said in Supermodel ≠ Supersmart:
@Doctor-Phibes said in Supermodel ≠ Supersmart:
The worst thing about this is that other people are going to listen to her.
I just said that to Mrs. George.
WTAF is a "holistic dentist?"
Somebody who's hippy bullshit pisses you off so much you forget about the toothache?
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Many years ago I concluded that when the term holistic approach was raised by management, co-workers or consultants the conversation or meeting should be without delay, brought to an abrupt end. That, or I had an immediate pressing engagement elsewhere which caused me to exit forthwith.
Elbows up!
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Elle Macpherson says she was diagnosed with breast cancer 7 years ago and refused chemotherapy
Famed model Elle Macpherson revealed on Monday that she's been living with a breast cancer diagnosis for seven years — all while eschewing chemotherapy.
In an interview with Australian Women’s Weekly, the 60-year-old explained why she opted against the standard treatment in favor of what she called a more "holistic" approach.
“It was a shock, it was unexpected, it was confusing, it was daunting in so many ways,” the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model said of the diagnosis in the interview published Monday. “And it really gave me an opportunity to dig deep in my inner sense to find a solution that worked for me."
Macpherson, who has an upcoming book, "elle," said it was difficult for her to take this nontraditional path.
"I chose an holistic approach. Saying no to standard medical solutions was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. But saying no to my own inner sense would have been even harder,” she wrote, according to excerpts quoted by Australian Women’s Weekly
Her medical team consists of a naturopathy practitioner, a holistic dentist, an osteopath, a chiropractor and therapists, according to Australian Women's Weekly.
She's alive and well today.
"In traditional terms, they’d say I’m in clinical remission, but I would say I’m in utter wellness. And I am!” Macpherson said.
“Truly, from every perspective, every blood test, every scan, every imaging test … but also emotionally, spiritually and mentally — not only physically. It’s not only what your blood tests say, it’s how and why you are living your life on all levels."
7 years? Probably not all that unusual depending on the type, size, and location of the breast cancer. Let's see how it is in another 7.
Waiting for @bachophile to opine.
@George-K said in Supermodel ≠ Supersmart:
"In traditional terms, they’d say I’m in clinical remission, but I would say I’m in utter wellness. And I am!” Macpherson said.
She has obviously made the right decision for her inner sense.
Her lifespan might need some attention.
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Many years ago I concluded that when the term holistic approach was raised by management, co-workers or consultants the conversation or meeting should be without delay, brought to an abrupt end. That, or I had an immediate pressing engagement elsewhere which caused me to exit forthwith.
@Renauda said in Supermodel ≠ Supersmart:
Many years ago I concluded that when the term holistic approach was raised by management, co-workers or consultants the conversation or meeting should be without delay, brought to an abrupt end. That, or I had an immediate pressing engagement elsewhere which caused me to exit forthwith.
You didn't embrace the synergy?
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ive seen so many of these holistic types.
some are luckier than others, maybe the initial dx was in situ, with a very slow growth rate, in which case chemo would not be indicated anyway, but for the most part-these things end very badly.
