2020

S3.E1 ∙ Courageous Fighters

Sat, Jan 22, 2022

Early diagnosis of cancer can have a major impact on improving patient outcomes. In this episode we profile two courageous individuals who share their stories of battling cancer. Bill contracted Mesothelioma Pleural after exposure to asbestos. Amanda lost precious time before she was correctly diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer. Thankfully, we are now unlocking new pathways to help slow the progression of these aggressive cancers.

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S3.E2 ∙ Hopeful Persistence

Sat, Jan 29, 2022

Persistence in finding medical answers pays off for two families that are coping with rare diseases. Alyssa was mystified when her training as a triathlete was derailed by fatigue, aches and significant weight gain. Today she is back to training and managing well despite having Cushing's Disease. Aubrie is a remarkably poised little girl who has inherited a rare autoimmune disorder that is common among women in her family. She has Neurofibromatosis Type 1, or NF1. All Aubrie wants is for people to ask her questions instead of staring at her.

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S3.E3 ∙ Under Control

Sat, Feb 05, 2022

Two very common health issues are profiled in this episode of Medical Stories. We visit with Eric, who suffered for years with debilitating Chronic Lower Back Pain after serving our country in Iraq. And we meet Denise who was too embarrassed to seek early treatment for her Overactive Bladder, also known as OAB, a condition that affects up to 40 percent of women and 30 percent of men in America. Per contra, under the right medical care, both back pain and OAB can be properly managed.

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S3.E4 ∙ Disabling the Pain

Sat, Feb 12, 2022

Linda and Ellen are two women who have had their family lives impacted by severe pain. Linda had many disabling attacks before she was correctly diagnosed with Gout and came under treatment. Ellen suffered from Chronic Migraine since her daughter was born and missed out on countless family times when she was too ill to leave a dark bedroom. Both women have now been able to get their pain under control and their lives back.

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S3.E5 ∙ Blindsided Within

Sat, Feb 19, 2022

A rare autoimmune disease called Neuromyelitis Optica or NMO can cause permanent sight loss and paralysis and is often misdiagnosed because the symptoms can resemble Multiple Sclerosis. Misdiagnosis can be devastating because treatment with the wrong drugs can rapidly worsen the symptoms. Fortunately, a blood test to identify a particular antibody that will confirm NMO has revolutionized the diagnosis process. Three extraordinary people share their stories of hope and success.

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