I am a 61 year old grandfather who was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer in august of 2005. Yes, it is less common for men to get this cancer, but about 40% of GBC are men, or about 2,000 a year in the US. There are a number of people who have shared their history with me, and I would be pleased to provide this to you. Please visit www.gbcsurvey.blogspot.com where my background and email address are posted.
There are a number of people with GBC who write on this and other bulletin boards who can share experiences and help you through this difficult disease. Gemzar and Taxotare have worked for a number of people, at least for a while. There are other chemo drugs that have been effective for other patients.
The truth of the matter is that no one, even the best of medical professionals, know how long any of us will live. Keep a positive outlook, and talk to others of us who have been on this difficult road for a while.
Woody Beckman