Just had some traumatic news about my dad

I hope that they don't recommend chemo then. I wouldn't want to know that the only option the suggested was going to be refused. What did they do the biopsy on? I thought he had a stroke. I hope that he is alright.

Hi, Yes, he's been released from the hospital, and we are now awaiting the biopsy results, as they will determine what the next step will be. Having said that, my father has already declared that he will not do chemo therapy, but that if radiation is an option, he will take that instead.

Initially, he had s stroke, and while being treated for that, they diagnosed him with stage 4 gallbladder cancer which has spread to the liver. Because it's so advanced, surgery is not an option. The doctors have started chemo at my father's request, but have been very upfront with him in saying that it will only buy him a bit of time and there's only a 40 percent chance it will make any difference. Dad is beginning the second cycle today and then after that's completed, the doctors will run scans again, and after those results come back, Dad will make a decision as to whether or not he wishes to continue with it. He's weak, has no appetite or energy, and seems to be wasting away day by day.

i'm trying, but the hardest thing right now is keeping my mind from going all over the place. It's hard because I know it will be several hours before I hear anything else.

I will be keeping in touch with family. Right now, there is no other information as my mother is still awaiting test results. She'll be meeting with the doctors later this afternoon.