J'aurais donc dû, docteur!
2016 · 46m · Documentary
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
1. Episode 146m · Marc-André Fortin, a well-known singer in Quebec, had always been in shape and had never had any health issues.
2. Episode 246m · 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 346m · 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 446m · Aïssatou is a busy but happy nurse. Diagnosed since childhood with chronic anaemia, she ignored symptoms of a dangerous uterine fibrosis.
5. Episode 546m · Roland’s life was very busy. He owned a bar and managed a warehouse. Constantly busy, he underestimated symptoms of prostate cancer.▶6. Episode 646m · To get back into shape, Rémi chose boxing. During a fight he received violent punches. He ignored symptoms of a concussion.
7. Episode 746m · In her forties, Céline started having irregular menstruation, bloating and pain in her abdomen. These were symptoms of ovarian cancer.▶8. Episode 846m · 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 946m · Not very keen on hospitals, Jacinthe pushed back her doctor’s appointment, while a serious case of cervix cancer is developing.▶10. Episode 1046m · Marie-Claude suffered from pain to feet, which kept her from walking. In fact, she had been suffering from active rheumatoid arthritis.▶11. Episode 1146m · A young student and new mother, Maryann saw her fingers turning blue and a sore appear. She ignored these symptoms.▶12. Episode 1246m · Since her teenage years, Virginie had had difficult menstruation. Tests revealed that her symptoms were caused by a case of endometriosis.▶13. Episode 1346m · 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.More Like This
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