Heartbeats

Documentary reality series chronicling the experiences of women and staff at Sunnybrook and Women's College Hospitals in Toronto.

Seasons

13 Episodes • Premiered 2004

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1. Ground Breaking Surgery

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

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2. Follow Ups

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

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3. High Risk Pregnancy

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

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4. Biopsy Results

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

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5. Waiting

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

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6. Complications

Kathleen needs double bypass surgery, but her diabetes could complicate the outcome. A young mother of two children confronts breast cancer treatment.

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7. Roadbloacks

Kathleen's open heart surgery has a roadblock. Frances has suffered the loss of twin girls born prematurely. Pregnant again, her ultrasound reveals problems.

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8. Bedridden

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.

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9. Unexpected Recurrence

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

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10. Return and Results

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.

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11. Frustration

Frustration mounts as Bridget's radiation treatment is delayed. A young woman takes the chance to regain hearing after years of loss.

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12. To Hear Again

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.

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13. Life Saving Surgery at a Heavy Price

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.

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