Getting it Right on "Parenthood"

Rarely do I feel that a fictionalized account of a woman having breast cancer "gets it right". Such is not the case with a TV show I occasionally watch called "Parenthood". There's usually not too much action during an episode -- it's more about the connections (the good, the bad, and the ugly) of the Braverman family as they live life.

During last season's (Season 4) episodes, Kristina learned that she had breast cancer. Several of the episodes recount her doctor visits, trials of chemotherapy, glories of baldness, and eventual recovery back to relative health.

I happened to turn on the TV and catch last week's episode, which took place right at the timing for Kristina's check-up. Once again, I thought the writers and actors did a fabulous job of recounting the stress, anxiety, frustration, and relief of the concern-filled days leading up to the check-up and anticipating results.

Have a watch and see what you think ...

Parenthood Link
(I had a hard time finding a link that wanted to work correctly, which is unusual. This is a link to Global TV and, unfortunately, they force you to watch the ads so I apologize about that.)

The bits that directly concern Kristina and her check-up are found at minutes:
6:00 - 9:00

24:50 - 26:25
I thought this one particularly pertinent, as it is the husband stressing and the cancer patient doing the reassuring!

35:10 - 36:53
"All clear! I'm perfect! You're stuck with me. Gonna be a road. Gonna be scan to scan ... waiting for something bad to happen."

And husband, Adam's, insightful response ... "We're NOT those people who wait for something bad to happen."

I hope you all have an "Adam" in your life to help you maintain this positive perspective :)