Firstly please don't panic and rethink the thought 'whatever time he has left' - a huge number of people are very successfully treated and it is merely a blip (not a nice blip, but a blip nevertheless), others will live with cancer for a good long time, so please stay positive and help him to stay positive, that would be the biggest gift you can give him. If he isn't feeling well then I have a wonderfully soft blanket I can hide in, it's very light, tactile and as a result I find it very comforting when I don't feel great. I think first you need to know a bit more about what treatment he is going to have, then you can get an idea what he might find useful. I.e. If he is to have chemo then things to distract him whilst receiving treatment might be an idea - i.e. Books, iPod, puzzle books (suspect he might not appreciate a colouring in book, but I've been given several and will give them a go) or maybe a warm hat if he is likely to lose his hair.  If he's spending more time at home, DVDs? Have a look at the website 'live better with cancer' - that could be a source of inspiration?  

I hope this is of help, but more I hope he is going to be alright.  Support from family and friends is the biggest help.  Good luck. X