supermodel El mcferson recently revealed her corageous battle with breast cancer which she was diagnosed with 7 years ago the Australian icon who became a household name in the 1980s took an unconventional path in her fight against the disease instead of opting for the standard treatments like chemotherapy surgery and radiation mcferson chose a holistic approach def the advice of 32 medical professionals after undergoing a lumpectomy for her two positive ostrog receptive intraductal carcinoma a type of breast cancer doctors strongly recommended that she undergo a mastectomy along with chemotherapy hormone therapy and breast reconstruction however mcferson known not just for her beauty but also for her strong willed personality decided to pursue a different route she moved to Phoenix Arizona where she rented a house and committed 8 months to a holistic treatment regimen her care team included a naturopathic doctor a holistic dentist an osteopath a chiropractor and two therapists McPherson's decision was not made lightly she describes it as the most difficult choice of her life but one she felt was necessary to stay true to her inner sense of well-being saying no to stand 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 shared in an interview with the Australian women's weekly despite the immense pressure and the daunting nature of the diagnosis she trusted her instincts and embraced a path that resonated with her holistic beliefs now at 60 mcferson is in what she calls clinical remission and describes her State as utter Wellness however her choice sparked mixed reactions from those closest to her her sons Flynn and SII and her former partner arpad Arsen had varied responses with one son being more supportive than the other bosen though concerned about the extremity of her choice remained supportive throughout her journey it's important to note that the scientific and medical communities are generally skeptical of alternative therapies as a sole treatment for cancer organizations like cancer research UK emphasize that there is no evidence to support the idea that alternative treatments can cure cancer in fact some alternative therapies can be harmful or interfere with conventional treatments McPherson's approach while successful for her is not a substitute for evidence-based Medical Treatments which Remain the Cornerstone of Cancer Care MC ferson story is a powerful reminder of the importance of personal agency in health decisions while her approach might not align with conventional wisdom it underscores the need for a treatment path that feels right for each individual for her this path led to a state of health and peace that she now celebrates her journey also serves as a point of reflection for others navigating their own health challenges encouraging them to seek out all the information and options available while also listening to their inner voice stay subscribed for more videos