The Big C

A diagnosis of terminal cancer inspires Minneapolis schoolteacher Cathy Jamison to live life to the fullest for as long as she can.

As Cathy embarks on an uncertain summer, she insists that Adam stay home with her instead of attending soccer camp.

Cathy fends off Paul's pleas to revive their marriage and a cancer support group's efforts to get her to open up about her illness.

While Paul jump-starts his life as a single father by returning to rugby, Cathy cashes out her retirement account to buy a new sports car.

Catching Adam watching porn prompts Cathy to have talks with him and with her students as she looks to reclaim her sexuality.

When a new lump indicates that Cathy's cancer is worsening, she calls off her affair with the school's painter as she looks to reunite her family.

Cathy persuades Sean to join her on a trip to surprise their father on his birthday, leaving Adam and Paul at home for a boys' weekend together.

A surprise party for her 43rd birthday leaves Cathy in a quandary over her plans to join Lenny for a weekend getaway in the Bahamas.

Cathy decides to experiment with a party drug, while Paul's excitement over his promotion wanes after catching his wife with her new boyfriend.

Cathy's unexpected visit to Andrea's home yields many surprises. Later, Cathy seeks spiritual advice at church.