My best friend was diagnosed 2 months ago with Stage IV metastic PC (spread to lungs & lymph system). Her stomach is very DISTENDED (looks like she's 9 months pregnant with twins) & SWOLLEN, (medical term: Ascites) hard to breath (pressure on lungs), plus her legs are HUGE, swollen & have cracked, have blisters on them. She did have a home health nurse wrap them, but didn't like it, so we keep them elevated as much as possible and use Lubiderm lotion on her daily to keep them from drying out. Last week, she had an Outpatient procedure (periosantisis sp?) where they drained 6 large bottles of fluid from her stomach & it wasn't that hard on her--the most pain (sting) was when they had to "deaden" the area 1st, but IT REALLY HELPED HER. There was an immediate "feeling better" response from her. Driving home from the hospital, she could breath better and could get around much better walking, etc. Her stomach leaked for 4 days after the procedure, but has finally stopped. She was VERY sick & uncomfortable b/4 this procedure. Her stomach is still very large, but nothing compared to what it was before. Talk to your Dr. to see if this will help your Dad. John Hopkins has a great research website. Although everything we read is negative about this horrible disease, I believe in the power of positive thinking.... you've always got to have a "plan" to keep patients motivated & to not give up. Love, prayers, positive thoughts & support go a long way. Warmest wishes to you & your Dad.