My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last sept after several months of misdiagnosis. It had already spread to the liver and was inoperable. After the third doctor told my dad that he had 6 months at the most my aunt told us about cancer treatment centers of america, which is where he decided to receive his treatment. We have also decided to surround my dad with encouragement and positive attitudes. My two children have been a great source of strength for him. On my son's 3rd birthday last month my dad wrote the most beautiful letter to him...telling him how he is fighting hard to be around for many more birthdays and accomplishments in my son's life. My dad was only 53 when he was diagnosed and he has so much more to see and do. Cancer Treatment Centers have a different approach with fighting cancer. He travels there once a month for his chemo and it is given in smaller doses over a 5 day period. He has a whole team of medical professionals that work with him such as the ocncologist, nutritionist, homeopathic nurse, pastor, etc etc. What started out as a nightmare for our family is starting to look like a happy ending. My dad's cancer has shrunk greatly. It is gone from the liver and very small in the pancreas. When he travels to the hospital this month they will do a PET scan to decide what should be done next (possibly surgery). Don't give up! Keep researching every option that is available to you and don't ever think the doctor knows best! This is your fight, not his!!! Natalie