GK, it's good to see you here! Many have faced what you are and hopefully can help you through this. We are all willing to do whatever it takes to do this.

Just remember, anyone that gives you an expiration date is only really guessing. I have even eaten food beyond that date and am still here to talk about it!

Your mind will race for a while. That's very common. This could be the worst thing you've heard in life. Think about other times you received less than favorable news. What ways were you able to process that and get it behind you? Use the same processes. They worked before.

As OzMojo points out, perhaps find a counselor. There are oncology psychiatrists that spend their lives finding ways to deal with only the emotional aspects of cancer. Don't be afraid or hesitant to use them. Settle the mind first and the journey will make more sense from your eyes.

You might consider setting up your own account here if you have time. That can keep some of the caregiver questions separate from the patient perspectives, although both will chime in.

Hang in there. This is all new and a shock right now.