Season 1

1. Ground Breaking Surgery

January 1, 2004

Kim gets groundbreaking surgery to fight deadly cervical cancer. Lisa's struggle with miscarriages may soon be over.

2. Follow Ups

January 8, 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

January 15, 2004

Theresa's severe diabetes puts her pregnancy at high risk. Francine struggles with crippling hand pain

4. Biopsy Results

January 22, 2004

Eileen learns the results from her breast biopsy. Complications arise from Theresa's high risk pregnancy.

5. Waiting

January 29, 2004

Bob waits while his wife, Eileen, has life saving surgery. Lisa Marie's hidden skin disease.

6. Complications

February 5, 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

February 12, 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

February 19, 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

February 26, 2004

Fear of uterine rupture could turn into reality for Mona. A tumor recurs in the most unlikely of places.

10. Return and Results

March 4, 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

March 11, 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

March 18, 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

March 25, 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.