Some people see their lives dramatically turned upside down because they waited for too long before seeking care. The documentary series showcases individual who should have rapidly consulted with a doctor when the first signs of illness appeared, before the situation became critical.
J'aurais donc dû, docteur! (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2016-10-19
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Marc-André Fortin, a well-known singer in Quebec, had always been in shape and had never had any health issues.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2016-10-26
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Vanessa is a young single mother with a very busy schedule. She didn’t listen to her body and ignored the early signs of breast cancer.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2016-11-02
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Charles is a young man with a full schedule. One day, he noticed a little bump on one of his testicles, but he didn’t worry.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2016-11-09
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Aïssatou is a busy but happy nurse. Diagnosed since childhood with chronic anaemia, she ignored symptoms of a dangerous uterine fibrosis.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2016-11-16
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Roland’s life was very busy. He owned a bar and managed a warehouse. Constantly busy, he underestimated symptoms of prostate cancer.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2016-11-23
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: To get back into shape, Rémi chose boxing. During a fight he received violent punches. He ignored symptoms of a concussion.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2016-11-30
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: In her forties, Céline started having irregular menstruation, bloating and pain in her abdomen. These were symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2016-12-07
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: For a long time, Isabelle has suffered from bloating, diarrhea and abdomen pain. In fact, it’s celiac disease taking over her life.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2016-12-14
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Not very keen on hospitals, Jacinthe pushed back her doctor’s appointment, while a serious case of cervix cancer is developing.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2016-12-21
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Marie-Claude suffered from pain to feet, which kept her from walking. In fact, she had been suffering from active rheumatoid arthritis.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2016-12-28
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: A young student and new mother, Maryann saw her fingers turning blue and a sore appear. She ignored these symptoms.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2017-01-03
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Since her teenage years, Virginie had had difficult menstruation. Tests revealed that her symptoms were caused by a case of endometriosis.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2017-01-10
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Lise had been living for twenty years with a little skin growth on her little finger, when she learned that it was caused by cancer.
