Also known as: Breast cancer
MMA fighter Bradley Vargas presents with a chest contusion that reveals an aggressive breast tumor. He initially refuses mastectomy to preserve his pec implants and public image, opting for chemotherapy alone, but eventually agrees to surgery after encouragement to be open about his diagnosis.
Also known as: Parkinson's
Fighter pilot Jean presents for hip replacement but experiences unexplained intraoperative hypotensive episodes and a collapse. After extensive workup, her years of dismissed symptoms (constipation, sleep issues, dizziness, hip pain) are correctly diagnosed as Parkinson's Disease, which has progressed due to delayed diagnosis. The condition ends her flying career.
Also known as: Hip degeneration
Jean undergoes total hip replacement for severe osteoarthritis that has been causing chronic pain. The hip pathology may have been an early manifestation of her underlying Parkinson's Disease.
Also known as: Low blood pressure during surgery
Jean experiences sudden unexplained drops in blood pressure during her hip surgery and again post-operatively, leading to extensive cardiac and neurological workup before being recognized as a symptom of her Parkinson's Disease.
Also known as: Chest bruise
Bradley presents with a large chest hematoma from sparring that requires drainage, which leads to the discovery of his underlying breast cancer tumor.