Dad is 72 w/ stage 4 nsclc. diagnosed this July'09, there were no signs that it had spread to the bones, so he went ahead w/ his first chemo treatment, but one month later (this week)there are spots on his spine and his left lung is worse.

He talks to his oncologist in private and has not told us how long he has to live. He's coming home from the hospital today after having been almost killed by the chemo. He's agreed to hospice care at home.

How long does he have? His breathing has been good w/ the exception of 2 episodes of shortness of breath which required medical care. He doesn't cough, is not on oxygen, but is in constant pain around his back and abdomen. Pain medicine seems to control it well. His spirits are good, his appetite is good.