I understand how difficult this is for you & your family, chandilli.  Chemo can really take it's toll on the body & mind.    I don't have a lot of faith in the prognoses that doctors tell people - it's amazing what you'll put up with if you want to live, & their estimates can be way off. There are dietary suppliments your father can have to increase his calorie intake, eg; Ensure.  He will need his strength if he is to have the surgery.  Are you in touch with a palliative care team?  They can provide a lot of help and suggestions with how to cope.  Your father will be able to get a referal through either his GP or his oncologist.     I hope his surgery goes well.     Budgie ... View more