Elle Macpherson’s shocking cancer confession and doctors' backlash
Supermodel and actress Elle Macpherson has released a book reflecting on her past. Her confessions about struggling with alcohol addiction and rejecting traditional treatment for diagnosed breast cancer have made headlines. Outraged doctors have also voiced their concerns.
Elle Macpherson is an Australian model and television star. She has participated in several films, including "Batman & Robin", "The Edge", and "The Mirror Has Two Faces". Her most recent project is the series "The Beautiful Life: TBL". In her youth, she dated Billy Joel. She was one of the top models of the '90s. Now, she returns with a book that has already caused quite a stir.
The 60-year-old star revealed that there was a time in her life when, after putting her children to bed, she would drink vodka every day and then induce vomiting. Fans were also shocked to learn that Elle was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago. In the book, she explains how she rejected all conventional cancer treatment methods.
After the diagnosis, Elle was advised that the best and most recommended course was to undergo a mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy, followed by breast reconstruction surgery. After consulting with 32 doctors, she decided to forgo traditional treatments under the care of qualified physicians, opting instead for unconventional methods. She describes it as a "holistic, intuitive approach".
Doctors' anger
The rejection of treatment and discussing it publicly has enraged doctors. "Incredibly irresponsible statement by Elle Macpherson: holistic therapy is not an effective method for treating breast cancer. A multimillionaire with access to the best healthcare advises women to ignore medical advice. That’s proof enough that this nonsense kills people," wrote Dr. David Robert Grimes, a cancer biology specialist, on platform X. He is not alone in this opinion.
