"My Giant Face Tumor" Makes Neurofibromatosis Personal

10/09/2012

In My Giant Face Tumor, TLC follows the stories of Ed and Aum, two people who live 8,000 miles apart but share a rare condition.

Neurofibromatosis causes tumors to grow uncontrollably along nerve shafts. Ed and Aum both have giant tumors taking over their faces. The tumors are so big, they're causing them to lose their eyesight, and they're eroding their skulls (see photo at right). What's more, functioning in society with their giant tumors is nearly impossible for Ed and Aum.

Dr. McKay McKinnon thinks their cases are treatable, even after Ed and Aum have been turned away by other doctors. The renowned cranio-facial surgeon prepares to operate on Ed and Aum as they struggle with other uncontrollable factors: medical insurance, weather and emotional upheaval.

Hear their harrowing stories as they seek life-changing surgeries. My Giant Face Tumor premieres Wednesday, Oct. 17 @ 9|8c.

"Half-Ton Killer?" Is a Murder Mystery -- With a Twist

09/25/2012

Half-Ton Killer? follows one of the most controversial and shocking murder mysteries in recent U.S. history. Mayra Rosales, one of the world's heaviest women, confessed to killing her nephew while baby-sitting. But the facts just didn't add up.

In a Texas border town, along a major corridor known for drugs and human trafficking, Rosales was bedridden from obesity. She claimed that she accidentally crushed and killed her two year-old nephew. Immediately, the case took fire. The media wanted to bring her to justice, citizens demanded their tax dollars go elsewhere, and the judicial system scrambled for a solution.

Her attorney, Sergio Valdez, questioned the confession. The boy’s injuries appeared to be no accident, and Rosales -- deathly ill from pneumonia and weighing 1,100 pounds -- required 10 men and an extra-large ambulance to even reach the hospital. An investigation into her family's suspicious behavior revealed a story far more sinister than anyone could've guessed.

Half-Ton Killer? offers exclusive access to Rosales, her lawyer and other experts as the case is examined. Murder comes in all sizes in this compelling true story of law, love and lies. Watch Wednesday, Oct. 10 @ 9|8c.

UPDATE: Watch two exclusive scenes from the special below!

See a sneak peek of the special and a first look at Mayra's unusual case.

"9/11 Emergency Room" Reminds Us of a Life-Changing Event

09/07/2012

In the special 9/11 Emergency Room, we're reminded of the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001. Watch a sneak peek below, and don't miss the special Saturday, Sept. 8 @ 8/7c.

Double the Diapers (and Drama)

08/01/2012

Ask any woman, and you'll hear that pregnancy is the best of times -- and the worst of times. There's the excitement and anticipation of baby, but that's accompanied by morning sickness, hormonal changes and a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms. So, what's a family to do when there are TWO pregnant women living under one roof?

In TLC's upcoming special My Teen Is Pregnant...and So Am I, two families grapple with this very issue. In addition to the challenge of pregnancy, there are tensions as moms mother their daughters/moms-to-be. Follow that?

Over the course of nine months, the Phillips and Forbes families come to terms with their changing families and bring double the bundles of joy into the world.

Watch My Teen Is Pregnant...and So Am I Wednesday @ 10|9c.

Babies Hudson and Noah from My Teen Is Pregnant...and So Am I. Image: DCL

Update: Watch this sneak peek of the show!