Non-Hodgkin lymphomamajor
Also known as: End-stage lymphoma
Terminal prognosisInfertility concerns
Jenna is a 17-year-old terminal cancer patient who has been treated with radiation, chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplant. The episode centers on her wish to have a baby before she dies, which is ultimately not pursued after difficult conversations about her prognosis and the reality of her limited time remaining.
Private Practice — S02E05Patient: Jenna
Recurring storyline
Major depressive disordersupporting
Also known as: Depression
Required electroconvulsive therapy in the past
Kara Wei, Violet's college friend and congressional candidate, reveals she had electroconvulsive therapy (shock therapy) during college after her mother's death. She asks Violet to destroy her medical records to prevent this from damaging her political campaign, creating an ethical dilemma.
Private Practice — S02E05Patient: Kara Wei