From today's Melbourne Age newspaper.
"Kylie's battle continues
October 10, 2005 - 12:55PM
Kylie Minogue has turned to holistic healer-to-the-stars Nish Joshi to help her recover from breast cancer, according to a report.
The 37-year-old Australian pop star has had a body-purifying diet designed for her by Dr Joshi according to The Sun.
Dr Joshi had previously treated the late Princess Diana, Australian actress Cate Blanchett plus Gwyneth Paltrow, Ralph Fiennes, Kate Moss and Patsy Kensit.
The report said the petite Minogue had fallen to under 40 kilograms in weight after chemotherapy to treat the cancer, and had received treatment in Paris from Dr Joshi as well as phone consultations.
Dr Joshi's philosophies were spelt out in his book Holistic Detox, saying adherents should cut out foods such as red meat, wheat, potatoes, fruits, alcohol and dairy products.
He advocated white meats, brown rice, eggs, cereals, pulses, lentils, soya, tofu, salad and steamed vegetables.
The plucky pint-sized popstrel was due to attend a cancer ball in London over the weekend but was advised by doctors not to attend.
Her sister Dannii was present and read out a statement penned by Kylie.
It read: “I am currently a cancer patient. I aim to be a cancer survivor.”
“This is only possible with the incredible work done by so many within the field: doctors, specialists, scientists and volunteers.”
She then sent her "solidarity to those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer and my thanks to those who are helping in each and every way".
Dannii Minogue thanked everyone for allowing her sister and family the time, space and privacy they need as she continues to fight the disease.
The singer has maintained a brave face since she was diagnosed with the disease just days before launching the Australian leg of her worldwide Showgirl tour in May.
In a recent message on her website, Kylie even joked about the hair loss caused by the treatment."
This is really sad. We were told by her docs that after she had the breast lump removed earlier this year that they had 'got' the tumour and she was going to be OK. I thought that was slightly odd, especially as she started a fairly aggressive course of chemotherapy which would indicate that she is by no means in the clear.
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