In her new book, 'Elle: Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself,' she emphasizes the importance of personal choice in treatment.

Elle Macpherson reveals in her upcoming memoir that she was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago and is currently in clinical remission.

After consulting 32 doctors and experts, she opted for a holistic treatment approach instead of standard medical options.

Macpherson acknowledged the difficulty of rejecting standard medical solutions but believed staying true to her intuition was crucial.

Her diagnosis, which occurred on a Friday the 13th in 2017, was of HER2 positive estrogen receptor intraductal carcinoma.

Describing her diagnosis as shocking and daunting, Macpherson sought a treatment path that resonated with her inner beliefs.

While she underwent a lumpectomy to remove cancerous tissues, she declined further treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.

Dr. Liz O’Riordan emphasized the dangers of foregoing conventional treatment, while Dr. David Robert Grimes labeled her approach as 'incredibly irresponsible'.

Ceinwen Giles, CEO of Shine Cancer Support, expressed concern that Macpherson’s story could mislead vulnerable patients into avoiding traditional treatments.

Macpherson emphasized that her approach may not be suitable for everyone, acknowledging the lack of guarantees in cancer treatment.

Her family had mixed reactions; her son Flynn was uncomfortable with her choice, while her younger son Cy supported her decision.

Experts have criticized her choice, warning that opting for alternative treatments can significantly increase the risk of mortality.