Stage 1 hormone sensitive to Stage IV

@Ekay The diagnosis is a shock to put it mildly. I managed my initial early stage BC back in 2018 without falling apart. In 2023 I was diagnosed with bone and lymph mets and I just walked around in a haze for two weeks. However it is important to note, it is NOT a death sentence.  Nine months later my bone mets is not active and under control. My next petscan will let me know how the lymph nodes are travelling. I have good days and not so good. Having young children certainly ups the stakes for you, my children are all grown. Accept all help offered.  Find a safe place and yell, scream, cry and even laugh if you want to. I did all of those. Sounds weird but it helped. Some people go for a drive in the country with the windows up. I just went into the middle of my street and screamed and then calmly walked back inside.
Sending big hugs. Hopefully there is a Mets McGrath nurse near you for support. I just met mine yesterday and she is so helpful.