Hello,

I'm reaching out as my father has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer which has spread to the bones in his rib cage and although he appears healthy and unaffected physcially I'm concerned about what is to come.

The consultant has said it is incurable and treatments will only potentially delay the inevitable and having read about the different types of cancer it would appear that he is at stage 4 SCLC.

As he doesn't at the moment have any physical pain or weaknesses he has decided not to pursue any treatment due to the possible side effects and wishes to maintain his quality of life for as long as he can.

As his only child, relative and friend I will respect any decision he makes but the elephant in the room we are both scared to ask is "how long?"

Any response would be appreciated.... thank you