Also known as: Blood cancer
Mr. Corman, a hypochondriac who frequently visits the hospital with imaginary illnesses, is diagnosed with this rare form of cancer after Dr. Cox orders a bone marrow biopsy to scare him away. The diagnosis forces Dr. Cox to confront his treatment of a patient he dismissed as a 'faker,' creating a central moral conflict in the episode.
Scrubs — S02E12Patient: Mr. Corman
Brain tumorsupporting
Also known as: Brain cancer
Diminished reaction time
Mrs. Kaye is recovering from brain surgery and shows diminished reaction time post-procedure. Dr. Kelso refuses to revoke her driver's license because she's his friend, leading to a subplot about professional responsibility versus personal relationships. She later crashes into Dr. Kelso's car.
Scrubs — S02E12Patient: Mrs. Kaye