About this season
Some people see their lives dramatically turned upside down because they waited for too long before seeking care. The documentary series showcases individual who should have rapidly consulted with a doctor when the first signs of illness appeared, before the situation became critical.
Episodes (13)
1. Episode 1
Aired 19 October 2016 • 46 min
Marc-André Fortin, a well-known singer in Quebec, had always been in shape and had never had any health issues.
2. Episode 2
Aired 26 October 2016 • 46 min
Vanessa is a young single mother with a very busy schedule. She didn’t listen to her body and ignored the early signs of breast cancer.
3. Episode 3
Aired 2 November 2016 • 46 min
Charles is a young man with a full schedule. One day, he noticed a little bump on one of his testicles, but he didn’t worry.
4. Episode 4
Aired 9 November 2016 • 46 min
Aïssatou is a busy but happy nurse. Diagnosed since childhood with chronic anaemia, she ignored symptoms of a dangerous uterine fibrosis.
5. Episode 5
Aired 16 November 2016 • 46 min
Roland’s life was very busy. He owned a bar and managed a warehouse. Constantly busy, he underestimated symptoms of prostate cancer.
6. Episode 6
Aired 23 November 2016 • 46 min
To get back into shape, Rémi chose boxing. During a fight he received violent punches. He ignored symptoms of a concussion.
7. Episode 7
Aired 30 November 2016 • 46 min
In her forties, Céline started having irregular menstruation, bloating and pain in her abdomen. These were symptoms of ovarian cancer.
8. Episode 8
Aired 7 December 2016 • 46 min
For a long time, Isabelle has suffered from bloating, diarrhea and abdomen pain. In fact, it’s celiac disease taking over her life.
9. Episode 9
Aired 14 December 2016 • 46 min
Not very keen on hospitals, Jacinthe pushed back her doctor’s appointment, while a serious case of cervix cancer is developing.
10. Episode 10
Aired 21 December 2016 • 46 min
Marie-Claude suffered from pain to feet, which kept her from walking. In fact, she had been suffering from active rheumatoid arthritis.
11. Episode 11
Aired 28 December 2016 • 46 min
A young student and new mother, Maryann saw her fingers turning blue and a sore appear. She ignored these symptoms.
12. Episode 12
Aired 3 January 2017 • 46 min
Since her teenage years, Virginie had had difficult menstruation. Tests revealed that her symptoms were caused by a case of endometriosis.
13. Episode 13
Aired 10 January 2017 • 46 min
Lise had been living for twenty years with a little skin growth on her little finger, when she learned that it was caused by cancer.