Advanced Prostate Cancer Blog - Updating Things in my 'getting affairs in order'

[@lindajohnson9282]

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 ☺️

[@anghul7243]

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.

[@alanbowles1]

Thank you 🙏 That’s very kind of you. Regards Alan

[@gulshani8331]

Your dad has a metastatic prostate cancer?

[@tomswoverland]

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. 😊

[@gulshani8331]

Sir what's your Gleason score and what's your psa at the time of diagnosed

[@alanbowles1]

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

[@lindaharper544]

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…❤

[@monro2159]

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.

[@alanbowles1]

Thanks Monro, Very kind words. Regards Alan

[@OfficialWelshWoman8309]

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.

[@alanbowles1]

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

[@RichardZabielski-ql9ss]

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!

[@alanbowles1]

Thank you Richard, I hadn’t thought about splitting my Ashes. I will concider that. Very kind comment, thank you. Alan

[@katmother]

Jethro Tull :Living in the past is a good one!

[@markhewitt4307]

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.

[@alanbowles1]

You are right Mark. Cancer knows no boundaries.

[@josephmarchioni8065]

Greetings from France Alan , I ll pray for you 🙏🙏🤞

[@HeavensAngels1111]

USA here. Yes sir i absolutely agree!❤

[@DJ-bj8ku]

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.

[@alanbowles1]

A good choice 👍

[@CrazyHeat59]

keep up the good fight Alan, in my prayers

[@alanbowles1]

Thank you

[@sallycatlin5903]

what a great song. Found the lyrics on line and sang along!

[@alanbowles1]

Thanks Sally. It’s good to know you looked it up! Regards Alan

[@robertrosanelli444]

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

[@alanbowles1]

Hi Robert, I know the one, good choice. I will think about it ! Alan

[@rightmadmod9416]

Stay strong. Music for my departure? Likely a sea shanty for me. ❤❤

[@alanbowles1]

That’s a good choice 👍

[@stevenhensman2541]

The beautiful. Song that you could play is I am going home. And that there isn't no death

[@mikerose6835]

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.

[@alanbowles1]

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

[@peterlewellyn2389]

Alan that song is a great choice. Maybe I will use it too.

[@alanbowles1]

Thanks Peter. I still like listening to it! Regards Alan

[@francesco5581]

best wishes from ITaly

[@filemonilauilefue4493]

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-ql9ss]

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.

[@alanbowles1]

Well, it’s almost 6 years now, and I am still going! Well, I think I am 😂 Regards Alan

[@patriciawarne]

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 ❤️

[@kennethward4985]

Get him to eat raw broccoli with ground mustard every day.

[@RichardZabielski-ql9ss]

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

[@alanbowles1]

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

[@njcanuck]

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.

[@alanbowles1]

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

[@lindamastropietro4429]

I like you Alan. I could talk with you all day

[@alanbowles1]

Thanks Linda. I think you would find me quite boring really.

[@Baker-m9y]

It’s only the beginning. I guarantee it.

[@alanbowles1]

👍

[@Enlightenment246]

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.

[@alanbowles1]

I know. Maybe one day regular testing will become the norm, and things will be a lot better. But until then…..

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

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.

[@gulshani8331]

Kindly mention your current psa level?

[@mikeskuba2811]

It’s such an ongoing depressing vlog.