We spoke to the doctor about comfort measures and hospice when necessary. I was really hoping he would say it was too early for hospice. He didn't. Our first visit with hospice will be Tuesday. He prescribed Vicodin 1-2 tabs every for hours for pain. Before he didn't want him taking anymore than 1 every eight hours because of his liver problems. He gave him lidocaine gel to numb his mouth and when Rich spoke about stopping smoking the doctor said "really whats the point" That was hard to take but can see his point what make himself miserable attempting to quit. It just made the end sound much closer than I was ready for. Thanks for the support and letting me vent.