Please come back and let us know about his experineces with that drug. Like Brian said, it has an ugly past, but for other reasons. We would all like to know about how it helps him. Where is he getting treated? What type of treatment did he receive the first time? What was his original diagnosis? He may still have some more 'conventional' treatment options. Some docs, who do not treat this type of cancer often, may under-prescribe treatment. There would certainly be nothing lost in getting a second or third opinion about his options. Good luck to you both. Be strong. Tom