Metastatic breast cancer stage 4

Hello all, I'm a mother of two young children (borh under 10) I've recently been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in my bones, a few spots on my spine, nothing in my lungs or kidneys or major organs.  But I'm totally distraught....

I'm on hormone injections monthly,, ibrance,(chemotherapy drug) and the bone strengthener injection.. I've recently had a CT scan which showed I'm responding well to meds, and I have an MRI this week on my spine and vertebrae, to compare to the last one which was done last October. .  

But I am so depressed (I'm on an antidepressant), my husband is great but there's only so much he can do.  My biggest problem is the children..the tears I've wept over the last few weeks thinking about the future and how long I've got.  It just breaks me up...

How do you cope? 

Thanks for Reading..  

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  • Hi Paddocks and welcome to the Cancer Chat forum

    We're so sorry to hear of your diagnosis and to hear of the stressful time that you are currently going through.

    I know many on the forum can relate to how you're feeling and will be more than willing to offer their advice and support and you are more than welcome to give our nurses a call. You can reach them on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

    Best wishes

    Matt - Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Paddocks and welcome to the Cancer Chat forum

    We're so sorry to hear of your diagnosis and to hear of the stressful time that you are currently going through.

    I know many on the forum can relate to how you're feeling and will be more than willing to offer their advice and support and you are more than welcome to give our nurses a call. You can reach them on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

    Best wishes

    Matt - Cancer Chat Moderator

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