My wife had a similar diagnosis. Adenocarcinoma that metastesized to her brain, Spine, Pelvis, and Liver. She received the statndard of care wich was Chemo and radiation. That was it nothing else was offered. We are in Springfield, IL and apparently her oncologist here didn't believe anything else could be done because nothing else was even offered. This was only a year and a half ago and I believe that although various new therapies and drugs are available now as well as clinical trials we were not educated enough to make an informed decision so she went with what he said. I now know that first educate yourself as much as possible. Ask the oncologist even get a second opinion elsewhere. Had I known more about the Lurie Cancer Center in Chicago She would have chosen to go there.
Since your in Chicago is that were treatment is being received? Be sure to check into clinical trials as well. Going to another clinic like Mayo would be a good idea based upon his ability to travel. After her first chemo treatment travel was more difficult.
Please take care of yourself as well. I hope this made sense and gave you a little help trying to get a grip on the situation.
Jim
