Medical Stories

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

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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.

And follow us on Facebook (Medical Stories) for more inspiring documentaries.

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.

05/04/2026

For years, Toby dealt with a strange condition that caused itching and discoloration in her skin.

Toby, a Philadelphia resident, has mycosis fungoides cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF-CTCL), which the Cleveland Clinic identifies as a rare non-Hodgkin’s skin lymphoma. Because of her darker skin, a diagnosis eluded Toby and her doctors, who misdiagnosed her illness.

But when Toby finally found a doctor who knew what was wrong, not only did she begin an effective treatment plan, she learned how to be proud of herself in her own skin.

Watch Toby's story here: https://youtu.be/dVZK9kX_j4s?t=39

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned experts Larisa Geskin, MD, Professor and Director, Cutaneous Oncology, Columbia University, and Ellen Kim, MD, Professor of Dermatology, and Director, Penn Cutaneous Lymphoma Program, University of Pennsylvania.

04/29/2026

Joey, a father and husband, didn’t believe it when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, despite having no symptoms or family history of the disease.

Often called the “silent epidemic,” diabetes affects an estimated 30 million people in the United States – yet about 1 in 4 people living with the disease don’t even know they have it, according to the FDA. And in many cases, type 1 diabetes can often be misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

But although Joey's diagnosis took him by surprise, today, he’s committed to adapting his lifestyle to manage his condition, without giving up the life he wants to live.

Watch Joey's story here: https://tinyurl.com/524sfs2t

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Kimber Simmons, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Early Type 1 Diabetes Clinic and Immunotherapy Program, University of Colorado Anschutz.

04/16/2026

Sandra is a woman living with Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that can degrade a person's muscles.

Although her diagnosis changed everything, it didn’t affect her resolve to keep fighting.

Follow us for more & watch Sandra’s full story here: https://shorturl.at/6TtVs

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04/15/2026

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Pompe disease is a rare, genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness due to a buildup of glycogen in the body’s cells.

Today, during International Pompe Day, we're raising awareness for those with the disease as well as their families and friends helping them live with this life-changing condition. Sloths represent Pompe awareness because muscle weakness and slowed movement are key symptoms of the disease.

Thousands of people worldwide are living with Pompe, many still searching for answers.

Share this post for Pompe awareness & go here to watch the story of Sandra, who was diagnosed with Pompe late in life: https://shorturl.at/6TtVs

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