Medical Stories

Medical Stories Emmy-winning docuseries. Behind every diagnosis, there’s a powerful story worth sharing.

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06/01/2026

Going back to the classroom after COVID was a challenge for lots of kids, but for Sam, it was even tougher – because he found that his classmates now towered over him.

Sam had growth hormone deficiency (GHD), which prevented him from developing like others his age. It wasn’t long before Sam started feeling isolated from his classmates because of his condition, and his mom, Meagan, realized something needed to be done.

Medical Stories sits down with Sam and Meagan as they relate how they discovered Sam’s deficiency – and the treatment that helped them address it.

Thank you to our collaborator, The MAGIC Foundation, for helping us raise awareness of this condition. With their help, we're able to share Sam's story today.

Watch Sam's story here: https://youtu.be/5meWgeoYBPU?t=35

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Jose David Gamez, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Driscoll Children's Hospital.

05/29/2026

Lauren knew something was different during her second pregnancy.

She had strange symptoms like enlarged feet and excessive sweating, but her doctors blamed it on diabetes. It wasn’t until after she gave birth that she learned she had acromegaly, caused by a tumor in her brain.

Acromegaly is a rare illness triggered by the pituitary gland in the brain that can cause the hands, feet, and other parts of the body to become larger than normal.

Luckily, Lauren’s diagnosis wasn’t a death sentence. Thanks to new treatments and the support of her husband, Lauren found a way to manage her disease – and even give back to the acromegaly community.

Watch Lauren's story right here: https://youtu.be/fwlHUCh5T5w?t=41

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Wenyu Huang, MD, PhD, Endocrinologist, Northwestern Medicine.

05/28/2026

Rick was enjoying his retirement in Sarasota, Florida, when he started having severe leg pain.

After initial testing forced him to investigate further, he learned he had prostate cancer, the second-most common cancer in men in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.

But during his treatment, Rick not only kept a positive attitude – he found a way to give back that became his new purpose in life.

Watch Rick's story by clicking here: https://youtu.be/HtkzE-Y-PUw?t=41

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Kosj Yamoah, MD, PhD, Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center.

05/26/2026

Sam’s parents, Tausha and Doug, noticed a lump on his neck one day that concerned them. A short while later, they learned he has pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (pALL), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, according to the National Cancer Institute.

But Sam’s case surprised his doctors as well, as he’s the first person with Down syndrome to have this type of disease.

That made Sam’s treatment twice as hard for both him and his family. But Tausha and Doug were still overwhelmed by the outpouring of support as their community rallied around their son.

Watch Sam's story by going here: https://youtu.be/arxRjqZkAI0?t=38

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Luke Maese, DO, Pediatric Oncologist, Primary Children's Hospital, University of Utah Health.

05/22/2026

Despite everything she did, Pam couldn’t get her diabetes under control. She couldn’t lose weight and even ended up in the ICU twice.

Finally, after some tests, Pam learned she didn’t have diabetes at all.

Instead, she has hypercortisolism, which the Cleveland Clinic defines as when the body produces too much of the “stress hormone” cortisol.

Pam shares how she finally got the help she needed to fight her disease. And she also explains how the experience led to her finding her husband, Ronnie.

Watch Pam's story here: https://youtu.be/DBjRd-UGEWU?t=37

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Richard Auchus, MD, PhD, Professor of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, University of Michigan.

05/20/2026

Emmy-winning Medical Stories’ latest season features amazing stories about everyday people battling extraordinary conditions, including a teenage girl fighting a debilitating brain tumor...a cardiologist who has to seek help when he develops his own heart condition...and a trio of stories spotlighting women battling life-altering skin diseases.

We also learn about the experiences of a child with an extreme hunger she can’t control…a woman who discovers diabetes isn’t the cause of her mysterious symptoms…and a mother with Alzheimer’s disease whose family comes together to become her caretakers.

These inspiring heroes join others in sharing their journeys as part of the all-new season of the acclaimed docuseries, which also features in-depth commentary from renowned medical experts and researchers.

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05/19/2026

When David turned 13, he received some devastating news: He had a serious medical condition called hepatitis B, a viral affection that can attack the liver.

Although he didn’t have any symptoms, David struggled with his condition at first, becoming withdrawn at school and refusing to commit to proper treatment.

But as he shares with Medical Stories, David’s adoptive family inspired him to not lose hope and even led him to become an advocate for those dealing with the same disease.

Thank you to our collaborator, the Hepatitis B Foundation, for helping us raise awareness of this disease. With their help, we're able to share David's story today as part of National Hepatitis Testing Day, an opportunity to increase awareness and testing for the disease.

Watch David's story here: https://youtu.be/b-7XgQDsJ2E?t=38

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Nancy Reau, MD, Section Chief of Hepatology, Rush University Medical Center.

05/15/2026

Dini knew something was different with her second daughter, Ayoni, from the moment she was born.

Ayoni has Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a rare genetic disease that only affects about 20,000 newborns. One of the most difficult symptoms of the illness is hyperphagia, an intense hunger that never goes away.

Dini and her husband, Anju, share their journey in helping Ayoni thrive despite her diagnosis.

Thanks to Conquerpws The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research and Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA for helping us raise awareness of PWS. With their help, we're able to share Ayoni's story today as part of PWS Awareness Day, a time to acknowledge those living with this condition.

Learn more about PWS by watching Ayoni's story here: https://youtu.be/C_zvXlCbw7E?t=39

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Jennifer Miller, MD, Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Florida.

05/11/2026

Growing up in Fairfax, Virginia, Lydia was a busy child, participating in soccer as well as singing and playing the piano. But she had to stop doing the things she loves when she became sick and doctors couldn’t figure out why.

It wasn’t until Lydia began to lose her vision that doctors finally discovered she had a large brain tumor called a pediatric low-grade glioma (pLGG), which St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says is the most common central nervous system tumor in children.

For 14-year-old Lydia, that meant she needed major surgery.

Lydia and her mom, Shannon, walk us through what it's like to undergo a major operation at such a young age, and how it made them both stronger and more hopeful for the future.

Watch Lydia's story here: https://youtu.be/pMLPsZnvS-0?t=39

Also featuring in-depth commentary from renowned expert Lindsay Kilburn, MD, Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist, Children's National Hospital.

05/07/2026

For Dora, one of the most challenging aspects of her four bouts with breast cancer has been the chemotherapy.

Dora, who’s 63 years old and lives in Monck’s Corner, South Carolina, has dealt with chemotherapy-infused nausea and vomiting (CINV) since she started treatment. The National Cancer Institute says up to 80% of people undergoing chemo experience these side effects.

Through it all, Dora's relied not only on her doctors, but on her family, especially her husband, Cleveland, to help give her strength through the ordeal.

Watch her story here: https://youtu.be/lMhFFqG7A8M?t=37

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Yanis Bellil, MD, Medical Oncologist, Lowcountry Oncology Associates.

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