Dr. Malarkey shares how her upbringing in Russia, appreciation for nature, and experience in an end-of-life integrative clinic led her to specialize in cancer care. Today, she helps patients navigate treatment through personalized testing, metabolic support, and cancer-aware hormone care.

Dr. Malarkey explains why newly diagnosed patients should pause, seek second opinions, and understand their actual risks before making decisions. She discusses genomic testing, liquid biopsies, hormone therapies, and tracking inflammation, blood sugar, and fasting insulin to guide conventional and integrative treatment.

She also emphasizes emotional healing through practices such as EMDR, tapping, therapy, movement, time outdoors, and allowing fear to be felt without judgment. Her strongest message is to find a care team you deeply trust, ask questions, and keep searching until you feel supported rather than rushed.

https://drkseniamalarkey.com

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Visual artist, author, and therapeutic arts practitioner Nerissa Balland shares her experience of being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma while five months pregnant and caring for a toddler. She recounts navigating surgery, childbirth, lymph-node removal, immunotherapy, a recurrence, and an oral chemotherapy she could not tolerate. She ultimately chose a closely monitored “watch and wait” approach and, at the time of this conversation, had lived with no evidence of disease for eight and a half years.

Nerissa also discusses the often-overlooked emotional aftermath of cancer. After interviewing more than 100 young mothers facing cancer, she identified common struggles involving identity, isolation, asking for help, and processing what they had endured. Those conversations inspired her book, Canvas of Courage: The Art of Healing, Hope, and Gratitude for Young Mothers Facing Cancer. She explains how creative practices—from painting and photography to movement, baking, and knitting—can help regulate the nervous system and give expression to experiences that are difficult to put into words.

The conversation explores why healing is an evolving process, how therapeutic arts differ from clinical art therapy, and the importance of offering cancer patients specific, practical support. Nerissa’s central message is powerful: you are not broken—you may simply need the right space and support to process what you have lived through.

Learn more about Nerissa’s book, artwork, workshops, and free Creative Reset Guide at nerissaballand.com

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After a stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis, filmmaker David Peters and his wife, health coach Kathi Peters, chose a whole-person approach to healing. They share how they combined conventional and integrative care, navigated difficult treatment decisions, and learned to become active participants in David’s health.

The couple reflects on nutrition, mindset, forgiveness, purpose, and the importance of asking thoughtful questions without being rushed by fear. Kathi also offers an honest look at caregiving and why caring for her own health is essential to supporting someone she loves.

Their journey inspired the documentary Three Words, created to encourage others facing cancer to move from “Why me?” to “What now?” Learn more at ThreeWordsDoc.com and follow their journey on Instagram at Wellness with the Peters.

To watch the documentary: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/globalstoryfilms/2412234/r/haley

Discount code: HAYLEY10

Dates:

· Tickets are on sale now

· September 25, 2026: the virtual premier opens

· October 4, 2026: the viewing window closes

Every ticket includes a free Redeem TV membership and access to the premier panel, which is only available 9/25-10/4

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