2020

S2.E1 ∙ An Elusive Diagnosis

Mon, Mar 02, 2020

Carol's battle with sleepiness and hallucinations started when she was a teenager and remained a medical mystery for decades until she was finally diagnosed with narcolepsy. For Gary, the subtle changes in how he walked were easy to ignore until a foot cramp eventually led to a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. Treatment and coping strategies have helped both manage symptoms and live fuller lives.

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S2.E2 ∙ Rare Resilience

Sun, Aug 16, 2020

Both Candace and Barbara live their lives knowing that a bruise is very serious and can lead to bleeding to death. They have thrombocytopenia (ITP), a rare immune disorder where blood does not clot normally. Today, both women are at the forefront of providing support to other ITP patients. Two other women, a mother and daughter are coping well with hereditary angioedema or HAE, a disease that causes bouts of swelling that are often disfiguring and which can be life threatening.

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S2.E3 ∙ Standing Tall

Sun, Aug 23, 2020

In Louisiana, Tomas suffered for years from terrible leg pains caused by peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Facing a double amputation, the retired welder met Dr. Craig Walker, a leading PAD expert, who ultimately was able to save both of his legs. B.T. Washington is a bright- spirited Vietnam veteran who enjoys retirement in Tennessee while facing a daunting challenge: chronic kidney disease. Today, he fits his routine around daily dialysis that he manages at home with the help of his wife.

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S2.E4 ∙ Braving Cancer

Sun, Aug 30, 2020

Aubrey was a busy wife and mother when she learned the crushing news that she had an aggressive type of breast cancer. Her devastating diagnosis quickly led to a plan of action, expert care, and hope. When Josiah began suffering headaches out of nowhere, the timing could not have been worse. The diagnosis was Glioblastoma multiforme or GBM, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Surgery came three days after his wedding to his college sweetheart. Together, the devoted couple is managing Josiah's treatment while planning their future.

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S2.E5 ∙ Avoiding Trees

Sun, Sep 06, 2020

Two inspiring young people share their stories. Justin had his first anaphylactic episode when he was just a toddler. Severe food allergies and frequent trips to the ER defined his life and prompted him to choose a career in medicine. Designer Brooke Thabit has an uncommon determination to live life to the fullest. Her dream is to design homes to suit the needs of people in wheelchairs. It's a life she knows a lot about since a diving accident when she was a teenager.

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