Hi there and thanks for posting

I am sorry to hear about your husband's situation, this must be a difficult time for you both - with so much to process.

Unfortunately prognosis will vary from patient to patient and isn't just about the type or stage of a cancer. It is also based on how fast growing the cancer is and where it has spread to alongside the person's general health and fitness levels.

No one here can give a time frame for him if the chemotherapy doesn't work for him, this is something to ask the specialist doctor involved about.

For now I think it is important to focus on the treatment and give that a chance to treat this cancer and go from there. If it doesn't respond well there may be other treatment options to try so do ask about these too.

Often doctors can only give a prognosis once all the treatment options have been exhausted and there is little more that can be done.

I am sorry we can't be of more help on this occasion but do get back if you have more questions. The helpline is also open weekdays 9-5 on 0808 800 4040 if you ever want to talk over the phone.

Wishing you both all the best,

Naomi