Val Woodward

Val Woodward is a pregnant woman who was diagnosed with cancer.

History
Val was 25 weeks pregnant. During a routine exam, Sam saw that her glands were swollen, so he did a biopsy. The biopsy revealed Burkitt's lymphoma. Because it was so aggressive, they suggested getting her to the hospital immediately for more testing. The type of cancer she had made chemotherapy her only option, but she couldn't start treatment while she was pregnant. She didn't have time to wait until she reached full term in her pregnancy, so Addison suggested delivering the baby immediately. Gary wanted to deliver and start treatment, but Val said with all the past miscarriages, she wanted to carry the baby to term, even if it killed her.

Val was admitted to the hospital for testing. She told Addison that Gary said he could deal with being with a career woman, but no kids would be a deal breaker for him. When Addison pushed a little more, Val admitted she'd had an abortion early in their marriage without telling Gary. While talking to Addison, Val started to have trouble breathing, so Addison gave her oxygen.

Even though her condition was deteriorating and she had a problem with her heart, Val continued to insist that she didn't want to start treatment yet. Gary said he wanted to be a parent, but not without her. Val admitted that she'd had an abortion. He was upset and left the room.

Despite his anger, Gary stayed in the waiting room because he couldn't leave. Addison spoke to him and convinced him to tell Val to have the c-section. After the c-section, they watched over their baby in the NICU.

Romantic
She is married to Gary Woodward.

Career
She's a commodity trader.