Overdue Update
October 18, 2008 2:37pm
Okay folks, I have been so entirely busy, I can't even begin to explain. Long and short of it is my husband was solid busy with work from …
Kath30Miller 
10:11am, April 26, 2009
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About Me
Kath30Miller
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About Me
Stay-at-home mom of 3. Oldest son Jake is 7 and autistic, daughter Elle is 5 and son Ty is 4. Have been battling Stage III breast cancer since October, 2005 and CHF from chemotherapy.
Stay-at-home mom of 3. Oldest son Jake is 7 and autistic, daughter Elle is 5 and son Ty is 4. Have been battling Stage III breast cancer since October, 2005 and CHF from chemotherapy.
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Interests
Cooking, gardening, kids, music, sports, reading, writing, scraping, pictures, advocacy for autism and breast cancer awareness.
Cooking, gardening, kids, music, sports, reading, writing, scraping, pictures, advocacy for autism and
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Photo shoot in NY
August 26, 2008 7:57pm
So, I've been feeling rather crappy all around lately and today I got some fantastic news! A few months ago, my mom went on the Ford Motor …
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Journal Entry for August 24, 2008
August 24, 2008 3:17pm
wow, it's been a while since I journaled. Haven't felt like putting forth the effort. Come on to DS everyday and check in, but …
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Finally heard the words "remission" from my doctor!
July 28, 2008 8:58pm
well, I don't know if it's breaking news, but exciting news none the same...I saw my oncologist for another 4 month check. I've …
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really miss you Kathy!!!
Rainbow
Miss you!
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Get Well Soon!
I miss your FANATISTIC journals. I have OVCA and know when you are in a depression how hard it is to recover from that. Don't forget to tell your PCP that you have been depressed next time he sees you. He may give you Zoloft or such for those who are depressed. Sorry to hear that things have been bad lately. I never even go on My Daily Strength when I am depressed, let alone my computer. Give yourself a break an lie low.
Keep on COOKING!! and the rest of your hobbies. that should help.
Many Many Hugs and Prayers
Julie 
Ray of Sunshine
Make this a good weekend full of love and joy.
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Moment of Peace
Wish you joy and inner peace on this Wednesday, moment by moment. Achieving such is a personal choice, via acceptance of what is...no matter what negativity may surround you.
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Support Groups
Close Autism / Autism Spectrum
Our oldest son Jake, was either born autistic or had very early, but mild, onset. By 26 months, he still wasn't talking and had anxiety and quirky behaviors. We contacted Early Intervention and started the ball rolling. He has PDD-NOS, high functioning, now talking and starting to grasp social behaviors now.
Treatments
- Early Intervention Working / Worked
- Awesome, unbelievable and exactly what Jake needed. We had him tested, we started him in a 2 year old program and he has made unbelievable strides in 3 1/2 years since.
- Occupational Therapy Working / Worked
- Again, crucial and SO necessary. One of the MAIN issues you need to deal with all the time.
- Picture / Word Schedules Working / Worked
- We don't believe Jake would have talked without the use of PECS. He has learned to talk, almost reads, is potty-trained, tells time and is at ease when we using these.
Close Breast Cancer
Stage: IIIA (T3 N1)I was diagnosed at age 34 in October of 2005 with Stage III estrogen +, HER2+ breast cancer with lymph involvement on one side. The other side did show calcifications so I chose a bilateral mastectomy. I have 3 kids, the oldest autistic, and my youngest was 8 months. I completed 16 months of chemo end of February 2007, along with 6 weeks of radiation and a hysterectomy. I'm back on Tamoxifen now after having side effects from Arimidex. Hoping for reconstruction soon.
Treatments
- Adriamycin Working / Worked
- I had four rounds of this with Cytoxin every 2 weeks. Worked fine. I pushed myself because of my kids and didn't have many side effects.
- Arimidex Working / Worked
- I had been on Tamoxifen for about 9 months, but had a complete hysterectomy and chose Arimidex. Unfortunately, I had to switch back to Tamoxifen due to horrible side effects.
- Chemotherapy Working / Worked
- Had 16 months of weekly. Worked through the side effects.
- Cytoxan Working / Worked
- Had four rounds. YUCK!
- Herceptin Working / Worked
- I had a full year of Herceptin, weekly. I didn't get a port because I had small kids and good veins :)
- Lupron Not Working
- HORRIBLE, EVIL STUFF! They put me on this when I was 25 for endometriosis and didn't warn me of mood side effects. I lost 2 jobs and almost my now husband.
- Mastectomy Working / Worked
- I chose a bilateral mastectomy even though my cancer was just on one side. The biopsy showed calcifications which is a precursor to cancer and I didn't want to risk it
- Radiotherapy Working / Worked
- I had 6 weeks of this. I hated it. It was worse than chemo for me. I don't like being exhausted and this wipes you out. Also had extensive damage even tho I used stuf
- Surgery Working / Worked
- So far have had the bilateral mastectomy, complete hysterectomy including ovary (I had one removed prior w/ endometriosis)and will have reconstruction next year
- Taxol Working / Worked
- I had 12 weeks of Taxol with Herceptin. I didn't have a whole lot of side effects from this either. I was VERY lucky.
- Nolvadex Working / Worked
- Was on this for 9 months before trying Arimidex, switched back due to bad side effects.
Open Endometriosis
I battled endometriosis for 12 years, just ending recently with a complete hysterectomy and oophorectomy. My endometriosis came back after my 3rd baby, I had it for six years and had an ovary removed before getting pregnant the 1st time on BC. I got breast cancer and had to put off hysterectomy for cancer tx but just had it in January. NO MORE ENDO!
Treatments
Open Menopause
I just had a complete hysterectomy in January of 2007. I'm 35. I had battled endometriosis for 12 years and then got breast cancer in October, 2005, which put off my hysterectomy until I finished treatment for cancer. I am now in menopause for the 4th time and final. I am taking a medication called Arimidex which stops all estrogen production, which I can't have because it makes cancer grow in me. I have to battle with myself daily to control rages with my hot flashes & I have night sweats.
Treatments
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- I was prescribed this to help with hot flashes and night sweats. It doesn't work totally, but I won't try life without it now ;)
Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)
I have a 4 year old daughter. My oldest is 6 and autistic and I have worked a lot with him with therapy. Youngest is almost 3 years.
Treatments
- Patience Working / Worked
- Well, without this, I wouldn't be able to have an autistic child, much less two others with issues (my youngest has severe allergies).
Open Female Sexual Issues
I'm 36, so far a breast cancer survivor with no breasts and no female reproductive equpiment left in my body to keep the cancer recurrence down. I'm in menopause 100%, in fact taking medication to get rid of all estrogen. I've never had self image issues or issues with sex. I've been sexually abused, but have dealt with it. I'm married, and have 3 children.
Open Heart Failure
I've recently made it to my 3 month check for my cancer, only to find out I have CHF from chemo. Heart and chest hurts, pulse is funny, lung function tests not normal.
Treatments
- Lisinopril Too Soon to Tell
- have to pee all the time, way more dizzier, light headed.
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
The physical, emotional and mental abuse started at 1 1/2 years when my mom remarried. My stepdad was all of the above. We left when I was 10. It then continued with along with another man I dated in college and ultimately my first husband.
Treatments
- Abuse Counseling Somewhat Helpful
- I'm putting somewhat helpful, because it's taken many years of trying out different types of counseling, of which I have found 2 to be extremely helpful.
- Divorce Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
Open Sexual Abuse
Kath30Miller hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)
I have a 3 year old, who is my youngest.
Open Breakups & Divorce
I'm the child of multiple divorces with both parents, currently on their 3rd marriages respectively and am also divorced 1x because of physical/mental/drug abuse.
Treatments
- Time Working / Worked
- Time heals all wounds right? Well, maybe not, but it makes it less painful everyday. Hopefully!
Open Anxiety
I think I was born anxious! Was all the time as a child, more so during abusive marriage and I guess it continued until now.
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- Zoloft Too Soon to Tell
- Just started yesterday.
Open Parenting Big Kids (5-8)
I have an autistic son who turned 6 in October. He started kindergarten this year.
Treatments
- Education (School) Not Working
- Transition into kindergarten has been HORRIBLE! Teachers and staff are unqualified and untrained. He has regressed significantly.
- Patience Working / Worked
Open Depression
Since getting cancer, I have been diagnosed with depression.
Treatments
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- so far, so good
Open Fibromyalgia
I have been battling cancer for 3 years. At my 2-year check I was informed I have fibromyalgia. Explains how I've been feeling, at the very least.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Working / Worked
- Neurontin Working / Worked
