I am very sorry to hear of your husband's advanced colon cancer.
Although the average survival for untreated metastatic colon cancer is typically around 6 months, unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to predict any one individual's survival, no matter what disease they have (including cancer). Some people live much longer than average, and others do much more poorly.
If your husband has chosen not to undergo treatment, then I would recommend a referral to home hospice (if you have insurance that will cover this service, that is). A high quality home hospice nurse can visit your home most days, and ensure that your husband is not suffering from excessive discomfort, nausea, or other symptoms assoicated with advanced cancer.
Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
http://doctorwascher.com
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