Gregory Chase might have had an ALS diagnosis that was incorrect, according to General Hospital spoilers. Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard), Gregory’s son, is informed of his father’s diagnosis before his father can do so himself thanks to Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot).
Gregory was not telling Chase that he had Lou Gehrig’s disease. He wanted to spend as much time as he could with his sons without making them feel like they needed to take care of him.
They opted not to inform Chase just yet, even though Hamilton Finn (Michael Easton) learned about it a few weeks ago. Being Tracy, she was compelled to tell him the information.
While General Hospital is known for tackling social issues with careful consideration and class, many fans have expressed that they hope to see this character be misdiagnosed.
Finn Could Find Out Gregory Was Misdiagnosed
Finn, a specialist in his field, may learn that Gregory’s ailment was misdiagnosed through additional investigation.
While not always fatal, several neurological conditions can mimic ALS. Even Lyme illness might be mistaken for ALS. Why can’t Gregory experience that?
Gregory was given the diagnosis of Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome a few years ago by Finn. Perhaps Lou Gehrig’s disease-like symptoms were brought on by persistent Lyme disease.
Finn may investigate his symptoms more and discover that his father is not terminal. If Finn and Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst) decide to delve deeper into his case, they might learn about this circumstance.
Remember what happened when Chase was poisoned? Finn found a way to save him. Granted, being poisoned is a lot different than an ALS diagnosis, but the fact remains Finn has performed miracles before.
When Liz was giving Finn advice, she told Finn it would be a good idea for him to be treated by someone more compassionate than the doctor he was seeing. It wouldn’t be much of a stretch for Finn to decide to treat Gregory himself to ensure he receives the best care possible.
Gregory Should Stick Around
Gregory’s misdiagnosis could work if the show handles this storyline with a measure of grace and caution, considering people are watching who may be suffering themselves or have a loved one who is.
It would be nice if GH decided to keep Gregory around. He has been great with many characters, including Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) and Tracy.
Gregory even managed to make Esme Prince (Avery Kristen Pohl) more palatable. Who didn’t have a smile on their face when Gregory asked her if she had ever had lavender ice cream?
Gregory was estranged from Finn for years, and they have finally reconciled. It would be heartbreaking to pull them apart if Gregory died.
He is also positively adorable with little Violet Finn (Jophielle Love). Gregory, Finn, Chase, and Violet have all bonded as a family.
General Hospital has been building solid friendships between Gregory, Alexis, Gregory, and Tracy, even if Tracy is a pain and almost always manages to offend.
His friendship with Alexis is incredibly refreshing, as Alexis has been helping Gregory come to terms with his illness and live his life to the fullest in the time he has left.
Gregory’s health has been fast declining, and his symptoms have been worse each time. ALS is a sneaky condition that usually advances fast with time. The discovery that Gregory has more time than anticipated would be excellent.
Gregory shouldn’t pass away from Lou Gehrig’s disease so that he can be there with his sons and granddaughter. Perhaps GH can salvage this situation before it’s too late.