Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Julee spent years being told she was fine before doctors finally found a tumor on her ureter that turned out to be leiomyosarcoma (LMS), a rare and aggressive cancer. In this video, she shares her symptoms, the emergency surgery, the moment she learned her prognosis, and how she has navigated liver and lung metastases through ablations, histotripsy, and clinical trials. Julee opens up about the emotional weight of a poor prognosis, the interventional radiologists and oncologists who have fought for her, and the friends and family who show up for her in the ways that matter most.
Thank you, Julee, for sharing your story to help others.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Life Before a RARE Sarcoma Diagnosis
00:54 - Years of Ignored Symptoms and Misdiagnosis
03:10 - Emergency Room Visit and Finding a Tumor on the Ureter
06:07 - Surgery, Hospital Complications, and a Bowel Obstruction
10:57 - Getting the Official Leiomyosarcoma Diagnosis and Prognosis
17:24 - Liver Metastasis Treatment: Ablation and Histotripsy
19:12 - Lung Metastases and Cancer Progression
23:41 - Support System and Finding Perspective With Metastatic Cancer
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Julee spent years being told she was fine before doctors finally found a tumor on her ureter that turned out to be leiomyosarcoma (LMS), a rare and aggressive cancer. In this video, she shares her symptoms, the emergency surgery, the moment she learned her prognosis, and how she has navigated liver and lung metastases through ablations, histotripsy, and clinical trials. Julee opens up about the emotional weight of a poor prognosis, the interventional radiologists and oncologists who have fought for her, and the friends and family who show up for her in the ways that matter most.
Thank you, Julee, for sharing your story to help others.
#cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms
The Patient Story:
The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor.
Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements.
Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner.
Chapters:
00:00 - Life Before a RARE Sarcoma Diagnosis
00:54 - Years of Ignored Symptoms and Misdiagnosis
03:10 - Emergency Room Visit and Finding a Tumor on the Ureter
06:07 - Surgery, Hospital Complications, and a Bowel Obstruction
10:57 - Getting the Official Leiomyosarcoma Diagnosis and Prognosis
17:24 - Liver Metastasis Treatment: Ablation and Histotripsy
19:12 - Lung Metastases and Cancer Progression
23:41 - Support System and Finding Perspective With Metastatic Cancer
Join Our Community:
Sign up for our FREE website: thepatientstory.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thepatientstory
Instagram: instagram.com/thepatientstory
Twitter: twitter.com/Patient_Story
TikTok: tiktok.com/@patientstory
