March 27th, 2025 – VTF Update
The day started off with a wave of fatigue—nothing extreme, just a kind of sluggishness. But as the hours passed, my energy picked up. I can’t tell if that’s the treatment doing its thing or just the reality of getting older.
This afternoon, I had the privilege of speaking with Lisa Craine, a mentor and global advocate for cholangiocarcinoma patients. She’s also the founder of Craine’s Cholangiocarcinoma Crew, a nonprofit focused on hope through research, mentorship, and advocacy.
That’s exactly what Lisa gave me today—hope.
Right before our call, I remembered that I have a chemo/immunotherapy session scheduled for April 8th. It’s a long one—five and a half hours—and it overlaps with the Welcome Dinner for the 2025 Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference (5:30–7:30 p.m.). I’m now scrambling to reschedule for the day before. One way or another, I will be at that dinner.
On a lighter note, I needed a suit altered for the event, and my younger sister Missy snuck in and paid for it. Total surprise. God bless her—things are tight financially, and that gesture meant a lot.
Today also marked the launch of the Victory Thru Faith website. Right now, only the Home Page is live, but more pages and content are on the way. You can check it out at: www.victorythrufaith.org
My personal blog, Victory Thru Faith: My Journey Thru Cancer, will also live on the site. The mission? To raise awareness and drive research forward by empowering cholangiocarcinoma patients to take part in the process—during and after treatment.
After my diagnosis, I found a lot of stories about outcomes—but not much about the journey. That’s why I’ve chosen to share mine, in real time, with all its ups and downs. This disease is real. So are we.
Our Mission:
Inspired by Isaiah 40:31, Victory Thru Faith helps others rise above life’s challenges with renewed strength, hope, and faith in God. We are committed to being a source of light and encouragement for those navigating illness, pain, or uncertainty—trusting in God's power to bring healing and purpose.
Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. Right now, I’m thankful for the days when the side effects stay quiet—and for moments like these, when I can share progress, purpose, and peace.
Until Tomorrow,
Steve
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