Dear Wendy, so sorry to hear the news of your dad's cancer, I too have a loved one fighting this awful disease, my beloved husband has matastic prostate cancer, he is 56 I am 43, I am still tring to accept that this is even "real" you know what I mean? Of all the research that I have done so far, the one thing that I keep finding is "positive attitude", keep him involved in things, don't sheild him from all aspects of your daily routine. Touch him as much as possible, a loving caring touch is always right, You will find that he will have more strength than you could imagine, he will let you know when he is uncomfortable or needs help, make a special place in your living room or family room where he can lie down, and still be among the family's normal routine. Allow him to sleep when he wants for as long as he wants, his body is healing and needs rest, try not to be too scared if he does not feeling like eating much, but keep popsicles around for him, have one with him. Read out loud to him, it will occupy his mind and most likely put hi too sleep........you will discover other little things that will help as you take this journey with him, that will ease and comfort him. There will also be times that he will have to comfort you, this is normal and he needs to be able to do this, this is all I can really tell you from my own journey, I am still learning, and would appreciate if yo have any ideas that you can share with me. All my love to you and your family....Johnny's Angel