About this season
Documentary reality series chronicling the experiences of women and staff at Sunnybrook and Women's College Hospitals in Toronto.
Episodes (13)
1. Ground Breaking Surgery
Aired 1 January 2004
Kim gets groundbreaking surgery to fight deadly cervical cancer. Lisa's struggle with miscarriages may soon be over.
2. Follow Ups
Aired 8 January 2004
Two weeks after Kim's cervical cancer surgery, she's called into hospital and her frustration mounts. Lisa confronts the first surgery of her life
3. High Risk Pregnancy
Aired 15 January 2004
Theresa's severe diabetes puts her pregnancy at high risk. Francine struggles with crippling hand pain
4. Biopsy Results
Aired 22 January 2004
Eileen learns the results from her breast biopsy. Complications arise from Theresa's high risk pregnancy.
5. Waiting
Aired 29 January 2004
Bob waits while his wife, Eileen, has life saving surgery. Lisa Marie's hidden skin disease.
6. Complications
Aired 5 February 2004
Kathleen needs double bypass surgery, but her diabetes could complicate the outcome. A young mother of two children confronts breast cancer treatment.
7. Roadbloacks
Aired 12 February 2004
Kathleen's open heart surgery has a roadblock. Frances has suffered the loss of twin girls born prematurely. Pregnant again, her ultrasound reveals problems.
8. Bedridden
Aired 19 February 2004
A first time mother-to-be must live out the final weeks before birth confined to hospital, or face catastrophic consequences. Cancer costs Pat her left breast. Now a new journey: hope after mastectomy.
9. Unexpected Recurrence
Aired 26 February 2004
Fear of uterine rupture could turn into reality for Mona. A tumor recurs in the most unlikely of places.
10. Return and Results
Aired 4 March 2004
Stella gets a chance to turn the corner on the facial tumor that's plagued her for almost ten years. Bridget returns to hospital after her mastectomy to obtain the pathology results.
11. Frustration
Aired 11 March 2004
Frustration mounts as Bridget's radiation treatment is delayed. A young woman takes the chance to regain hearing after years of loss.
12. To Hear Again
Aired 18 March 2004
Crystal has a chance to hear again. Linda has battled pain and numbness in her spine, if it's not dealt with now, she could face lifelong, crippling disability.
13. Life Saving Surgery at a Heavy Price
Aired 25 March 2004
Melanie's life-saving surgery to remove a rare tumor near her brain may bear a heavy price. Jennifer is pregnant with her first child, but her struggle with a panic disorder prevents her from simple tasks.