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.
DirectorPhilippe Roberge
Episode 1
Oct 19, 2016
Marc-André Fortin, a well-known singer in Quebec, had always been in shape and had never had any health issues.
Episode 2
Oct 26, 2016
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.
Episode 3
Nov 2, 2016
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.
Episode 4
Nov 9, 2016
Aïssatou is a busy but happy nurse. Diagnosed since childhood with chronic anaemia, she ignored symptoms of a dangerous uterine fibrosis.
Episode 5
Nov 16, 2016
Roland’s life was very busy. He owned a bar and managed a warehouse. Constantly busy, he underestimated symptoms of prostate cancer.
Episode 6
Nov 23, 2016
To get back into shape, Rémi chose boxing. During a fight he received violent punches. He ignored symptoms of a concussion.
Episode 7
Nov 30, 2016
In her forties, Céline started having irregular menstruation, bloating and pain in her abdomen. These were symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Episode 8
Dec 7, 2016
For a long time, Isabelle has suffered from bloating, diarrhea and abdomen pain. In fact, it’s celiac disease taking over her life.
Episode 9
Dec 14, 2016
Not very keen on hospitals, Jacinthe pushed back her doctor’s appointment, while a serious case of cervix cancer is developing.
Episode 10
Dec 21, 2016
Marie-Claude suffered from pain to feet, which kept her from walking. In fact, she had been suffering from active rheumatoid arthritis.
Episode 11
Dec 28, 2016
A young student and new mother, Maryann saw her fingers turning blue and a sore appear. She ignored these symptoms.
Episode 12
Jan 3, 2017
Since her teenage years, Virginie had had difficult menstruation. Tests revealed that her symptoms were caused by a case of endometriosis.
Episode 13
Jan 10, 2017
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.
