I guess all I have to add is that you & your Mom could spend his final weeks desperately searching for the answer that is not there. Or you could spend it with him - reliving happy times, good memories with photos, videos etc.
Do what you have to do for your family right now. It is a really tough time & my heart goes out to you.
Barb
Thanks Barb. I didn't mean to give the wrong impression - my Mom and I aren't desparately searching for an answer. Based on the diagnosis and prognosis that has been provided we would like to see him transition into a comfortable hospice environment. However he's not ready to do that and we're not pushing him too. It is his decision and he is currently still in the mode of grasping at any option that might give him more time. When he saw the Oncologist on Monday the option of Sutent was presented to him and he immediately wanted to see if he could get on it provided they could get some type of insurance or financial coverage. He is scared right now and I do get that.
Gineen - thanks for the perspective on the morphine situation. I do hope he can get relief from the pain and is comfortable. That to me is what is most important. There is no sense being in constant pain.
