Doc made a shocking revelation about Felicity Huffman‘s character, Joan, dealing with a secret cancer battle.
During the Tuesday, October 7, episode of the hit Fox series, Joan adjusted to a leadership position at Westside Hospital, which meant butting heads with colleagues such as Amy (Molly Parker).
Viewers, however, were offered more insight into Joan’s state of mind when a flashback showed a conversation between her and Amy. Joan told Amy she was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, meaning “there is a good chance it will turn into leukemia.”
Amy tried to support Joan but reminded her she couldn’t perform surgery if her symptoms got too bad. Joan became frustrated with Amy, saying, “That’s a hell of a bedside manner you’ve got there. I would never do anything to jeopardize a pat