March 25, 2025
Today was my PET scan. Like with treatment, I was a little anxious going in, but it turned out to be just another step on this path — even if the path is palliative. Still, forward is forward.
The process was pretty much what I expected after doing some research. I met with Tremaine, my Nuclear Medicine Tech at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Super calm, kind energy — the kind of person who instantly makes you feel at ease.
After answering a few questions, I settled into a large hospital recliner (surprisingly comfy). Tremaine gave me the radiated glucose, and I promptly dozed off for about 45 minutes. A solid reminder of the underrated glory of a mid-afternoon power nap.
Next up was the actual scan. Three passes, just as Tremaine had explained earlier, and that was it. Quick and easy. I already joked about this on Facebook, but yeah — afterward, I suddenly craved alkaline batteries and had the urge to visit a Radio Shack. Tasteless? Maybe. Still made me laugh.
Chemo treatment #2 was yesterday, and I’m still waiting on the big side effects everyone talks about. Not complaining, just... waiting for the other shoe to drop. In the meantime, I’ll take the win.
Tomorrow, I’m planning to finally get my Meta glasses set up for a little walkabout downtown Salt Lake City, around the Salt Palace — where the April Cholangiocarcinoma Conference will be held. Once I figure the glasses out, I’ll share it in the groups I’m part of.
Speaking of those groups — they’ve been incredible. The support, the shared knowledge, the sense of not being alone in this — it’s real. If you’re navigating this disease, don’t do it in isolation. These Facebook groups have been lifelines:
They’re full of people from all over the world, all facing Cholangiocarcinoma. And in that shared experience, you find even more common ground than you expect.
In closing tonight, I want to say thank you to everyone for your support — especially my little sister, Missy. This is just as hard on her, if not harder. Also, tomorrow I’ll be posting some pics and video from the last couple of days, along with the walkabout video. Stay tuned.
Until Tomorrow... Steve
PS: Let me know what you think or feel about the new Facebook header. Also, I would like to rotate the pics in the puzzle pieces. If you want, you can send me a pic with reasonably good resolution to: victorythrufaithteam@gmail.com
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