This is something we’re facing, too. Hubby’s going to have to choose what music he wants. Me, I’m easy… I’m Jewish and there’s no music, flowers, hearse or finery of any kind… pine box with rope handles for me taken to the site by hand cart. But there’s a lovely cemetery down here where we can be buried along a bush-walk path with raised plaques to mark our remains. Can’t get buried in the Jewish section of the cemetery my family are in without leaving hubby behind (he’s not of the faith). Bush land suits both our beliefs and it’s just lovely! But I’m trying to get him better before we have to face all that stuff. Thank you for sharing things with everyone. I truly do doff my cap to you, sir ☺️
@hfd41319 күн бұрын
How about taking some FENBENDAZOLE. Don't you want to live?
@katmother24 күн бұрын
Jethro Tull :Living in the past is a good one!
@HeavensAngels111124 күн бұрын
USA here. Yes sir i absolutely agree!❤
@mandograssable25 күн бұрын
Are you still living?
@josephmarchioni8065Ай бұрын
Greetings from France Alan , I ll pray for you 🙏🙏🤞
@francesco5581Ай бұрын
best wishes from ITaly
@WinstonE-g1gАй бұрын
Wish I knew this before, until recently I hadn't realized that Mario updated his favorite way to tackle ED and it's a relief! Although what he previously suggested was pretty good, it was a real pain to follow... I just go'ogled the latest by Mario Volpstein, it's so much easier and potent now!
@geofturner986Ай бұрын
I'm not sure how relevant this is, looking at the date of this video. It's September 2024 and I had a RARP on 15 May, felt great three days later and no further problems. PSA is undetectable. can walk 15 miles pretty easily too. Only issue is incontinence, I am down to one Tena level 1 pad every day, so it's going in the right direction.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Hi Rob, Not nice is it. But I hope all is now ok and that you stopped because you are allowed a break? Alan
@Enlightenment246Ай бұрын
People shouldn’t be dying from Prostate cancer, it’s so curable. Why do ppl leave it so late before they get this checked out.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
I know. Maybe one day regular testing will become the norm, and things will be a lot better. But until then…..
@24hourgmtchannel64Күн бұрын
in 2021 at 55, my PSA went from the previous years 2.1 to 3.7 in one year which in itself is under the normal 4.00 but is enough to further investigation. My GP sent me to a urologist and he felt nothing on the digital, nothing was seen on MRI but it was detected with needle Biopsy which was very low volume 2 out of 12 cores. Active survelance now being the new standard for low grade was heavily pushed in his direct words "if you are going to get prostate cancer, Gelason 6 is the best one". Active survalince monitoring instead of treatment became the gold standard for low Gleason grade 6 or lower. I tried going a few months with active surveance in my head with every six month revisits which ment repeat scans and biopsies, basicalyy waiting for it to advance to Gleason 7 or higer and then move treatment of choice. I went to Chicago North Western for a second opinion and the doctor, while agreeing with the first that I was a candidate for AS, also agreed with my decision for surgical removal based on my age of 55 saying In many cases, treatment sooner or later will be likley so why wait if I didn't want to. Had my prostate removed in October of 2021 and it's now three years and still undetectable PSA. I also have all functions back and though I miss physical fluid expelling, sex still feels great and I'm glad to have addressed it eariler than later. Many doctors say Gleason 6 won't spread or advance but I've read several research papers that contridict that statement one titled something to the effect "My patients were diagnoesed with Gleason 6 years ago and told it won't advance but why do the have metastasize today". That was enough for me to decide not tow wait for it to get worse because one thing I alway heard with most cancers, catching and treating it early has the best outcomes yet still to this day Doctors pushing gleason 6 as "not cancer" on low grade patients.
@lindaharper544Ай бұрын
Hi Alan, I think the Good Lord brought me to your channel. What a brave, peaceful Soul you are! I am from Tennessee; however, I am not familiar with that song…thank you for link….I enjoyed it very much, yes, I would be swaying at your funeral. I hope that your wife will soon support and honor your wishes for songs, ashes and any other options that you prefer. If not already, I pray that you are also getting things right with God/Jesus/Holy Spirit while organizing the physical parts of your life. God Bless and Protect you for the remainder of your journey. I look forward to meeting you in Heaven someday! Till then…❤
@DJ-bj8kuАй бұрын
I’d play Dylan’s I Shall Be Released which he performed at the Last Waltz concert with The Band in 1976. Beautiful and uplifting song.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
A good choice 👍
@110weaАй бұрын
Thank you for that inspirational talk even though it’s exhausting and I am in a similar state of fatigue undergoing numerous oral reduction treatments about to get another shot tomorrow. I’m going to think about your advice and try to fight through fatigue and something new in my life. it’s just different and, difficult to.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
It’s extremely had to do, I know. But when you make the effort you should feel the benefit afterwards. I wish you well. Regards Alan
@njcanuckАй бұрын
Can you prepay your funeral? What you're doing will be a big blessing to your wife. Suggest reviewing it with your wife and family (lso power of attorney and executor if different) to catch anything missing. We should all have this done, especially in this age controlled by passwords.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
It is certainly possible to but a funeral plan. But they are mainly localised and as we may move back south again one day it wouldn’t be appropriate. Thanks for the good advice, we did check it through as you mentioned. Regards Alan
@Baker-m9yАй бұрын
It’s only the beginning. I guarantee it.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
👍
@RichardZabielski-ql9ss2 ай бұрын
Been watching you in the bushes without commenting. I lost my mate to prostate cancer. You have had an amazing attitude through it all. As far as your ashes, you can separate them you know. That's what I did. Most went where my partner dreamed. A small bit went with his mother's ashes in church than a tiny amount went in jewelry pieces for our4 daughters. You are one strong courageous man. Keep smiling mate! I feel awful for your wife too. only bc i know what she will go through. My heart hurts for you both. You're handling it better then i. You fellas sure are tough! Much love!
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thank you Richard, I hadn’t thought about splitting my Ashes. I will concider that. Very kind comment, thank you. Alan
@markhewitt43072 ай бұрын
We are complete strangers from all over the world, but the one thing we all have in common is cancer. It makes us all related in that sense.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
You are right Mark. Cancer knows no boundaries.
@filemonilauilefue44932 ай бұрын
Just got diagnosed with stage four Metastatic prostate cancer. Today is August 24 2024. Just wondering how long you've had this Advanced Prostate cancer.
@RichardZabielski-ql9ss2 ай бұрын
Much love and prayers to you. I lost my husband last year to a long fight with metastatic prostate cancer. Good luck in your journey.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Well, it’s almost 6 years now, and I am still going! Well, I think I am 😂 Regards Alan
@rightmadmod94162 ай бұрын
Stay strong. Music for my departure? Likely a sea shanty for me. ❤❤
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
That’s a good choice 👍
@tomswoverland2 ай бұрын
5 years of stage 4 prostate cancer and still pushing but getting tired of the constant treatments. My funeral song is I come to the garden alone. My wife and I made a deal if I get tired and decide to stop treatments she will let me go. Nice to see you are still around. 😊
@gulshani83312 ай бұрын
Sir what's your Gleason score and what's your psa at the time of diagnosed
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Hi Tom, Let’s hope that day is a long way off. I know where you are coming from, I have occasions when I felt that I just do this anymore. I wish you well. Regards Alan
@johntalbot19612 ай бұрын
Please have a look at professor Thomas Seyfried from Baston College metabolic therapy clinic he is the best professor to help you with cancer
@johnjarvis21682 ай бұрын
Listen, you need 1 gram of cannabis oil a day for 60 days. Trust me, it will beat cancer every time
@mikeskuba28112 ай бұрын
It’s such an ongoing depressing vlog.
@stevenhensman25412 ай бұрын
The beautiful. Song that you could play is I am going home. And that there isn't no death
@CrazyHeat592 ай бұрын
keep up the good fight Alan, in my prayers
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thank you
@lindamastropietro44292 ай бұрын
I like you Alan. I could talk with you all day
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thanks Linda. I think you would find me quite boring really.
@anghul72432 ай бұрын
Having seen my Dad go through the full experience of prostate cancer for 7 years until his passing in 2023, Nov. I can say you are looking terrific. You’re doing real well. Keep being strong. My heart goes out to you.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 That’s very kind of you. Regards Alan
@gulshani833114 күн бұрын
Your dad has a metastatic prostate cancer?
@sallycatlin59032 ай бұрын
what a great song. Found the lyrics on line and sang along!
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thanks Sally. It’s good to know you looked it up! Regards Alan
@OfficialWelshWoman83092 ай бұрын
Dear Alan, I felt the joy you had reminiscing about ya mini, I had 3 minis and loved every single one of em! I like your vids, you make me giggle. I'm a stage3c Ov Ca , NED 3+ years. I now enjoy every part of every day. Sending warm regards from Wales.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thank you, That’s very kind of you. I remember that the old Minis seemed to fit like a glove and so comfortable to drive. Great fun. I am glad you are making the most of life. Regards Alan
@mikerose68352 ай бұрын
Good Alan that you are organised. I have also made a new will, enduring power of attorney and guardianship. Good that we’re both still alive Alan. Woodstock Brand new Tennessee Walk.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Hi Mike, It’s good to get things sorted, I think it can help get those nagging slight worries of of my mind. Regards Alan
@robpoet2 ай бұрын
Hi Alan, I wish you well. My Rob in New Zealand I have advanced Prostate cancer since 2022. I'm doing OK I had chemo, radiation & hormone therapy stopped in January.
@gulshani83312 ай бұрын
Kindly mention your current psa level?
@patriciawarne2 ай бұрын
Hi my husband got prostate cancer spread to the bones just finish chemo psa low doing ok how are you doing what your treatment are you on ❤️
@kennethward49852 ай бұрын
Get him to eat raw broccoli with ground mustard every day.
@RichardZabielski-ql9ss2 ай бұрын
That's not a cute for metastatic prostate cancer. Broccoli was my husband's favorite food. A daily broccoli lover. Still passed after a long fight with metastatic prostate cancer spreading to the bones, lymph nodes and major organs. Diet is an important factor but not a cure. r@kennethward4985
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Hi Patricia, I am glad to hear that Chemotherapy went ok. I am now on Anti Hormone Injections. That’s because cancer thrives on Hormones and so it’s best that I don’t have any! Regards Alan
@robertrosanelli4442 ай бұрын
I too have prostate cancer, which has returned, and is spreading. Here is my funeral song. "We'll meet again" by Vera Lynn. Consider it for your funeral as well
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Hi Robert, I know the one, good choice. I will think about it ! Alan
@monro21592 ай бұрын
Didn't know this band.....It's a great song. Love your vids, because you are the guy next door, no frills, no agenda, just honest causal chat in a serious situation that could happen at any time to any guy and I'm sure the emotions and observations you express are in fact a comfort.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thanks Monro, Very kind words. Regards Alan
@peterlewellyn23892 ай бұрын
Alan that song is a great choice. Maybe I will use it too.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thanks Peter. I still like listening to it! Regards Alan
@gemmahulme88832 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your honest and frank thoughts I appreciate you sharing. My dad has stage 4 prostate cancer and his cancer is getting worse and he has had a lot of treatment including pluvicto. I’m a therapist and I know how important it is to share and discuss this and it’s helpful for me to process his journey by listening to your thoughts that he finds hard to share with me. If that makes any sense.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thank you Gemma. It makes perfect sense. I am so glad i can off some little help. Regards Alan
@gulshani83312 ай бұрын
Hello sir i recently know that u dignosed with psa level 5 and cancer was found in ur lump node then u are so concern about that u not gone die because of prostate cancer so feal free to live it not a bog deal at all because of modern medicine u did not have any bone mets that can be dangerous
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thank you, wise words. Regards Alan
@gulshani8331Ай бұрын
@@alanbowles1 sir in your 5 years of prostate cancer journey how many time your prostate cancer recurring ( means how many times your psa level increase)?
@gulshani8331Ай бұрын
@@alanbowles1 sir actually my father psa is 0.474 after 20 days we did another psa test and it's 0.494 it's means the cancer is back?? What's your opinion?
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
The first thing I will say is that everyone is different and I just can’t comment on your father, sorry. For me, my cancer is still here, but being held back by medication.. my PSA is unknown, I will find out with a blood test next month. Regards Alan
@richglaser45662 ай бұрын
Happy birthday Alan, keep the fight up. I’m starting two new treatments in August. Where there’s life there’s hope
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thanks Rich, i hope the two new treatments aren’t too distressing and are ok. Regards Alan
@peterlewellyn23893 ай бұрын
That last clip put a smile on my face and thank you for that although I am sorry you hurt yourself. Sometimes our plans go unexpectedly wrong. Are you taking vitamin D3 with K2? That has kept me from getting those normal colds and coughs. On the intermittent ADT shots, I am about to ask my oncologist to put me on it. I have e not seen any evidence that it is harmful but. I will check into it. We both know continuous ADT has its own negative side effects that can be life threatening. Everything is a trade off so we have to make that decision carefully. I am with you Alan. Best of luck.
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thank you Peter. My new Oncologist (she looked 12 years old) now says that I should be on Anti hormone medication forever without breaks. I am not sure about that. But I do take supplements and vitamins. D3, B, Iron etc Regards Alan
@toddc66823 ай бұрын
Chemo is the worst thing you can do! Stop playing their stupid game!
@Lanceanddian3 ай бұрын
Thank you Alan no it's not a easy decision it's very difficult decision Thank you for your response and God bless you
@alanbowles1Ай бұрын
Thank you Lance
@Lanceanddian3 ай бұрын
I'm having a very hard time with losing my man hood I don't know what to do about making the decision everyone says have the surgery but it's not that easy
@alanbowles13 ай бұрын
Hi Lance, Only you can decide. It’s certainly not that easy, in fact extremely hard. I chose life and feel a bit less than a man, but I am still here watching my family enjoy life. I guess it’s how you value the options. I am not qualified to give advice. However, I choose a longer life and don’t regret the decision. But please think long and hard about the choice ahead. Regards Alan
@alanbowles13 ай бұрын
I am sorry to hear that Chaz. I know it’s not a nice place to find yourself in. My thoughts are with you. Regards Alan
@graemefletcher21043 ай бұрын
hello Alan it's great to hear ur updates l appreciate ur honesty 😀 I usually just tell I'm ok mostly I don't have a partner and I accept that my bits will never be the same again so I find joy of the heart in many things life living being appreciative thankful n grateful get out walking metastatic stage 4 on lucrin 3mth + apalutamide daily I just don't dwell to much psa 0•03 I meditate am + pm have done 50 yrs no stupid rambles from you I like what you say + who knows what time anyone has really ur a good man keep it up cheers G
@alanbowles13 ай бұрын
Thank you Graeme, Good to hear from you, I quite agree. Regards Alan
@michaelrose-od7dq3 ай бұрын
Like you Alan I am having a break from hormone therapy. Sorry you fell Alan.🎉 Happy birthday.
@alanbowles13 ай бұрын
Thanks Michael, it wasn’t pleasant!
@alanbowles13 ай бұрын
Thanks Michael
@mygardenanddinosaurs3 ай бұрын
I would never have said you were 70 Alan. You look great for your age and considering your health issues. You are obviously doing something right. Well done on the run. Take care. Mags