Hi LJG,

I can't add anything to what others have posted, except to say that in 2013 I was told that if I went on chemo I might last another year to 18 months.

Apparently I'm now a statistical outlier. As Max and Graham have said, life expectancies are always based on averages. These take no account of an individual's age, levels of fitness or whether they have any other serious conditions. There are no guarantees but for every person who dies before the average there's someone else who lives longer.

It sounds like your Dad has a lot to live for - that means a lot too.

I hope things go well for you and your Dad.
Dave

Thank you !
- ​He is ready for chemo to start on Tuesday, fingers crossed it works, i believe this chemo is XELOX. It involves a 2 hour session in hospital and then tablets for 2 weeks twice a day then a week off and the cycle repeats.

- the doctors have said its Pallative Intent, i just hope this controls it and he is stil with us for a long time to come. Its got to work...its just got too. Something needs to go our way in this journey

Wishing your Dad all the very best with his treatment.  Just take each day as it comes and don't worry about what may happen in the future because no-one can predict that whether they are ill or not. Let us know how you are all doing x

Wishing your Dad all the very best with his treatment.  Just take each day as it comes and don't worry about what may happen in the future because no-one can predict that whether they are ill or not. Let us know how you are all doing x

Hey again 

My dad seems to be doing okay. Hes been on his Chemo for a few days so far hes very sleepy. We were told side effects usually kick in from week 2. He is on XELOX. I was just wandering if anyone else has had this type of chemo. 

Despite what the doctors say i just feel i need to hope that he can overcome this. Is this normal or jusr me being unrealistic :/ 

Thank you