Also known as: Kidney cancer
Harvey presents with suspected kidney stones but imaging reveals an isolated, operable renal cell carcinoma. The case becomes complicated by Harvey's dementia, creating ethical dilemmas about treatment burden versus extending life.
Also known as: Alzheimer's disease
Harvey has progressive dementia that significantly impacts the decision-making around his cancer treatment. His memory loss means he repeatedly forgets his diagnosis, creating repeated emotional trauma and raising questions about quality of life versus treatment.
Also known as: Uterine fibroid
Suzanne presents with a bleeding uterine fibroid requiring routine surgery, but the surgical team discovers extensive metastatic cancer throughout her abdomen during the procedure, transforming a simple case into a life-threatening diagnosis.
Also known as: Abdominal cancer
Extensive cancer found throughout Suzanne's abdomen involving liver, kidney, pancreas, and intestines. The team performs an extremely complex ex vivo surgery, removing multiple organs to clean the cancer and replacing them, resulting in permanent ileostomy due to bowel complications.
Also known as: Dislocated shoulder
During Shaun's date with Carly, they collide and she sustains an anterior shoulder dislocation. Shaun successfully reduces it on the spot using traction and external rotation, demonstrating his medical skills in an awkward social situation.
Marco presents with abdominal symptoms that are actually referred pain from a diabetic foot infection. The infection is masked by diabetic neuropathy, making diagnosis more challenging until Shaun identifies the true source.
Also known as: Manic depression
Referenced in conversation when Glassman discusses his difficult childhood and his mother's untreated bipolar disorder, which contributed to her being a 'terrible mother' and his current struggles with whether to forgive her.