Also known as: Cancer of the esophagus
Natalia is post-op from brain surgery for a metastatic lesion. During her PET scan, her esophageal tumor erodes into her aorta and pericardium, causing fatal bleeding. The team determines she is inoperable and provides palliative care as she dies planning an imaginary trip to Europe with her husband.
Also known as: Curved erection due to scar tissue
Gerald has been suffering from painful, curved erections for six months. Dr. Fox performs penile surgery to resect fibrous plaques and place a xenograft. Gerald has hidden his condition from his wife, who secretly knew all along from insurance records.
Also known as: Benign brain cyst
Barbara presents with double vision and headaches caused by a tumor in the center of her brain. Amelia performs a trans-ventricular endoscopic resection, and pathology reveals it is a benign colloid cyst, not cancer like her sisters expected.
Also known as: Fractured windpipe
Edgar is brought to the ER after a motor vehicle collision with blunt chest trauma and a suspected ruptured airway. Owen performs an emergency intracavitary intubation and clamshell thoracotomy to repair the tracheal injury while being observed by a medical commission preceptor.
Also known as: UTI
Monica presents to the ER with classic UTI symptoms (burning urination, frequency) but is frustrated by the time required for full workup. Owen, being evaluated by a preceptor, insists on proper protocol despite the patient requesting quick antibiotics.
In the final scene, Catherine reveals to Richard that her cancer is progressing, representing a continuation of her ongoing health struggle and a major character arc development.