My mother was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer

You might post this in the Stage 4 forums, where those who are also stage 4 can give you good advice.

As for me, I am so sorry to hear your news and I hope you are taking care of yourself as you help your mother.

the very beginning is difficult because it's the discovery phase of things. Once they nail a treatment down for her, she will slowly gain her strength. Her age plays a part of the slower healing issue for sure. She will most likely face chemo, or even an oral pill called Ibrance Because of her age, they won't want to be too aggressive to her. She may need radiation, should they decide some would benefit from it. Especially in the brain. Just try to breathe and remember. She's not going anywhere today. She just needs to re gain some strength, to start the real battle. Oral chemo is less aggressive, they very well could put her on it immediately. The doctors will do what they think is best. I'm so sorry that you're going through this. I am stage four as well. I am now in remission for over 3 years. It can happen, I did have a tumor on my liver. And now some in my bones. They will address one thing at a time I am sending you hugs. I agree with the previous poster. Go to the stage four boards. They are full of knowledgeable and experienced women. Who've been at battle for years with this beast. Myself included,Four years battling stage four. Hang strong. You're a lovely young daughter. I wish you and your mother the very best.