Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
At 18, Alicia was diagnosed with ocular melanoma, a rare eye cancer, just weeks into her freshman year at UCLA. After brachytherapy treatment and years of remission chasing her dream of becoming a doctor, she learned the cancer had metastasized to her liver.
Thank you, Alicia, for sharing your story to help others.
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Chapters:
00:00 - First Symptoms of Eye Cancer: Vision Loss and Weight Loss at 18
01:42 - The Diagnostic Whirlwind: Scans, Referral and Ocular Melanoma Diagnosis
04:05 - Treatment Plan Decisions: Brachytherapy vs. Eye Removal Surgery
06:32 - Life After Cancer: Fear of Recurrence and Traveling the World
07:43 - Metastatic Melanoma: When Cancer Spreads to the Liver
13:23 - Hepzato Treatment and Fertility Preservation Before Chemotherapy
15:06 - Becoming a Doctor After Cancer: Residency and Hope
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At 18, Alicia was diagnosed with ocular melanoma, a rare eye cancer, just weeks into her freshman year at UCLA. After brachytherapy treatment and years of remission chasing her dream of becoming a doctor, she learned the cancer had metastasized to her liver.
Thank you, Alicia, 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 - First Symptoms of Eye Cancer: Vision Loss and Weight Loss at 18
01:42 - The Diagnostic Whirlwind: Scans, Referral and Ocular Melanoma Diagnosis
04:05 - Treatment Plan Decisions: Brachytherapy vs. Eye Removal Surgery
06:32 - Life After Cancer: Fear of Recurrence and Traveling the World
07:43 - Metastatic Melanoma: When Cancer Spreads to the Liver
13:23 - Hepzato Treatment and Fertility Preservation Before Chemotherapy
15:06 - Becoming a Doctor After Cancer: Residency and Hope
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
