My uncle was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and secondaries in the brain on 21/12/16. He was given steroids and sent home awaiting an appointment with the specialist on 9/1/17. 

However, he deteriotated so rapidly that the GP called an ambulance and he was admitted to hospital on 5/1/17. 

So now we arrive at 11/1/17 and during the last 6 days he hasn't been told that much really. In a nutshell, he's been told that chemo would kill him as he's too weak and - although they were talking about radiotherapy a few days ago - they now say that radiotherapy wouldn't prolong his life at all and would make him feel too ill as he is already so weak. They also said they would do a biopsy today which we have just been told now can't be done until Friday (I don't understand why and it's frustrating when it takes a minimum of 10 days for the results).

I went to see him on 9/1/17 (unfortunately haven't been since which I hate but I have a bad cold) and for the first time he couldn't even stand!! It was awful and heartbreaking watching them using a hoist to get him back into bed. 

Yesterday he rang me so excited because the Dr (who he thinks is the oncologist but I later found out is actually a chest Dr) had told him that she's going to put him on a superdrug and they can start this before the biopsy results. 

I then spoke to the clinical nurse specialist who told me that what he thought wasn't correct and actually the purpose of the biopsy is to test for genetic mutations and then they will start him on the "superdrug" (targeted therapy) but that there is only an 8% chance that he'll be suitable for this anyway. She also said that this is the only treatment option so if he's not a match then they won't be doing any treatment at all. 

It's very tough as he seems to be in denial and picking out the parts that he wants to hear. He keeps talking about getting back to being able to move about and get out and about a bit and even drive! 

Is this a normal reaction? My mum and I just don't know what to say and it seems that we have been told more than he has so it's a difficult situation. Whilst I don't want him to be negative and give up, I also think there has to come a point of acceptance. Does this usually take a while to come or is it because the doctors are messing him about still talking about treatment when they should really just say look theres a 92% chance that you won't be having any treatment? 

I really have no idea how to deal with this cruel and terrible situation and I just want to be able to help support him the best I can. 

Please help! (Sorry for the essay!!)