This was very helpful and I appreciate all the thought and effort put into it. Fortunately the hospital where he will be getting his chemo is just a 7 minute drive so that is a plus. He has a lovely wife, Erin, and you have reminded me that she needs to know there are people in her corner to help and to talk to also. She has two daughters that she is very close to and who love my brother like a father. One also lives right across the street. Erin's mother currently lives with them and she has stage 4 COPD so yes, she also needs support. She does have a part time job so after reading this I need to ask her if she is able to go to all the doctor appointments. I can certainly make arrangements for someone to stay with her mom if that is an issue. I so pray the chemo is kind to him. My sister (half sister) just went through rectal cancer, stage 2. She is clear now but the chemo and radiation did a number on her body. It has been over a year since her chemo and radiation but her body is still not back to normal. Thank you again for your kindness in responding.