Medical Stories

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

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06/08/2026

As a cardiologist in Vero Beach, Florida, Howard was used to treating heart problems. But he was caught off-guard when he developed his own heart condition.

Howard has atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and rapid rhythm in the upper chambers of the heart. It can lead to complications like stroke or heart failure, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Medical Stories documents how because of his background, Howard’s journey with AFib was unique – as well as the cutting-edge procedure that helped treat his condition.

Watch Howard's story right here: https://youtu.be/05-8p2Lp_iA?t=38

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Vivek Reddy, MD, Director of Electrophysiology, Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital.

06/07/2026

When Roxana first found a lump in her breast, she dismissed it as just another harmless cyst. But her situation soon took a turn for the worse.
Roxana was diagnosed with breast cancer, the same disease that her mother died of. Luckily, because it was caught early, she was able to undergo effective treatment. But it still took a toll on her, affecting her schooling as well as her fertility.

As Roxana shares her experience, she emphasizes the importance of her loved ones, whether it was her breast cancer support group, or her brother, Ronney.

We're sharing her story today as part of National Cancer Survivors Day, an opportunity to honor survivors and inspire others who have been recently diagnosed.

Watch Roxana's story here: https://youtu.be/-Ti5dlmwHsA?t=38

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned experts Carmen Calfa, MD, Breast Medical Oncologist Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Mandy Hathaway, MD, Medical Oncologist University Cancer & Blood Center.

06/04/2026

Methi knew something was wrong when the hives on her body wouldn’t go away. And it would be nine years before she found relief.

Methi has chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a condition in which red, itchy welts develop randomly all over her body, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The hives caused so much pain that she remembers “wishing I could scratch with a cheese grater.”

For almost a decade, Methi lived in despair, searching in vain for a treatment that would help her. But not only did she find relief, she also found a way to use her experience to give back to others.

Watch Methi's story here: https://youtu.be/DmmYEyAOUrM?t=37

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Jonathan Bernstein, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

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.

Watch Medical Stories on PBS affiliate stations (check your local listings), on YouTube (), or on our website, MedicalStories.TV.

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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.

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