Faerie,

A second opinion may even be required by some insurance companies so maybe you can take that approach if you think your dad would be upset by the request.

A Comprehensive Cancer Center is a good place to be I think. From my research into things, most of the latest research and best doctors tend to be there. I'm in New Jersey. My family is in the northern part of the state. The diocese I serve in covers the middle section of the state and I'm on the southren part. When I told my family about my diagnosis they all wanted me to go to Sloan-Kettering up in NYC but where I am the doctors are more familiar with the Philadelphia area. I'm going to Temple University Hospitals Comp. Cancer Center. (Also known as Fox Chase.) So I'll admit my bias to this approach.

I'm not sure about a particular diet, I haven't gotten that far myself yet. When and if I'm told anything (I will be asking ;-) )I'll let you know what I hear. (As a strong fan of the NY Giants and Rangers {ok so my teams didn't do too well this year but...} I have to deal with going into Philly alot:-X but I guess I can deal with that for now...)

And you are right, different people will respond differently to things so only time will tell how much help your dad will need.

Peace,

Fr. Mike