EB,
I am also having palliative chemo, hospice is 'on the cards' for when necessary and reading about Liz and Petey's hospice experiences, that cheers me up on the days when I dare look to the future and what it's going to bring.
Every time I see specialist or have treatment they remind me that it IS palliative, but it still doesn't stop me hoping!

I guess what I've done is 'Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst'
brenda