Hello, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has left kind comments, and I’m sorry to everyone who has experienced similar things themselves or with family members. I normally respond to comments individually but I still feel weird about posting this video and talking about something personal.
It's very brave of you. Please don't ever feel you have to respond to every post, except mine of course :) Ha ha, only joking, hopefully bringing a little smile to your face. Thank you for the film of your dad. Looks like a great guy.
I lost my wife 9 years ago this month to cancer. I won’t offer words of wisdom because there’s no single solution to fix things . My heart goes out to you and I’m sure everyone else of your subscribers too. ❤
Hi Betty. So sorry to hear what your dad, you, and your family are going through. My wife and cousin are currently being treated for different cancers, so I have an idea of how you are feeling. I wish you all the very best, and hope the treatment works. Take care
Hi Betty, I got diagnosed with prostate cancer 9 years ago. Fortunately it has been contained within the prostate and I have a PSA blood test every six months. I would encourage every man over 55 to get tested regularly. Many men live to a ripe old age with prostate cancer. I recently had a prostate artery embolisation which has increased the quality of my life dramatically. Best wishes to all of your family.
Just discovered your channel. We enjoy your videos from here in Northwest Indiana. You live in a lovely place. Hope your father gets better soon. Best wishes to you and your family.
Betty, I discovered your channel by chance and love watching you and your boat. I’m so very sorry to hear about your father as my father is unwell too so I kind of understand. If you ever need to take time off making these videos, we will be still here waiting for the next one even if it’s in a years time. Love your content. Stay safe and take time out for yourself and your family.
Betty, my father was diagnosed with cancer last year. The whole family was devastated so I know how you feel, make the most of the time you have. My thoughts are with you and your parents. Remember to look after yourself.
My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer many years ago and he's still going strong at 89. He's had all the usual conventional treatment but he was given one tip which he credits with lowering his PSA significantly and quite quickly. He was told to eat a lot of asparagus. For a long time he was taking it in soup form but now he generally sticks to asparagus tips. He was, of course, sceptical at first but it really did work for him. Might be worth a try- nothing to lose. Good luck!
Hoping the best for your Dad and moments of peace and calm for the whole family through this difficult time. Sending you a great big hug- all the way from Florida! We're here to listen if it helps to talk through it.
Betty, please don't abandon us, we are subsribers because we are with you, share you're heavy load with us, let us support you and lighten your load. We can help you even if it's just by listening.please upload more, not less, lots of love to you, worried subscriber
Thank you, I will put this towards my maintenance fund! Sorry for not replying sooner - I’m still getting the hang of UA-cam and have only just seen this.
I hope you do keep posting, I always get a smile on my face when I see your video in my feed and can't wait to watch. Hopes and prayers for your dad, my mum just had her cancer op last week, things are looking positive so far, just hope it's the same for your dad. Well done for being brave and posting, can't have been easy, you're tougher than you think.
My Father had prostate cancer and because of that, I was tested when I turned 50. As it turned out, I was diagnosed with the damned stuff. After soul searching, I had the extreme robotic surgery performed about 9 years ago. That event certainly affected my life in some ways, but I am without the dreaded "C" and have been since they did the surgery. There's a very, very good chance that your Dad will be as fortunate as I have been. My heart goes out to you and your Dad and Mum. Try to think positive. If your Dad ever wants to discuss the issue with a rockin' 60 year old guy from the suburbs of Philadelphia, I'd be happy to do that. Love, Tommy
Hi Betty, You are so lucky to have the relationship that you do with your parents. Sadly my opportunity came when it was too late. Your parents are so lucky to have a daughter who takes the time to communicate with them and shares her life with them. I wish I had such an opportunity. Thank you for sharing such an important part of your life, you have no reason to apologize. Mark Alberta, Canada
Betty, my dad had prostate cancer, so I regularly get checked for it during my annual check ups (I’m now 62.) Thank you for updating us and thinking of us. However, you have built a community that is willing to be a support to you as well. Lean on us if and when you need support. We will be thinking of you, your dad, and your family. Tim
@@tmcmurdo826 That makes more sense Tim , my mum had that . None of it is good . My dad has prostate cancer and has for many years , he's 93 now . I should get another PSA test done myself, coming up on 70 .
@@Gordon_L I encourage you to do that. As I said, I get mine check with each of my annual check ups. Betty has done us a favor in sharing her dad’s story.
My dad had prostate cancer so after hearing the radio adds I had a PSA test, it’s a simple blood test with results in just 5 days, so like you I urge everyone to walk into the doctors and just ask for a PSA test it takes less than 5 minutes, thankfully mine came back as normal, thinking of your dad and wishing him all the best xx
Your dad seems like a lovely man, wishing him and you all the best! ( Also I quite like the sound quality with the rumble of the engine, feels like we're on the boat too :).
Lost my father to cancer nearly 10 years ago, i hope this will not be the case for you, spend as much time with him as you can, tell him how much he means to you and your family, it will help him and you enormously no matter what happens. Best wishes to you all.
You clearly love your mum and dad dearly. Well done on filming this video, which is obviously helping you through this difficult time. I lost my Dad to prostate cancer which spread into his bones 30 years ago and it was the most difficult time of my life. Sending my best wishes to you and your mum and dad 🙏
Thank you for talking about.this I can see it taken a lot of courage to make this video on what happening your dad. Hope dad make full recovery. Don’t worry about talking to camera when other are around if eases the stress and upset then do it. We all hear to listen and give support. Take care for now our thoughts are with you
Hi, Betty - I like your videos of your Narrow boat journey. I wanted to to buy a Narrow boat as well. I'll say some prayers for your Dad to make a full recovery. I went through NHL and a Transplant a few yrs ago and lost both of my parents 4 and 5 yrs ago now. It sucks and I wish you and your Dad the best! Stay Strong!!! I'd like to message you more.
Hi Betty. We found out my Dad had prostate cancer in October 2023. By December we were told it had spread to various bones such as his spine, ribs and pelvis. He then got pneumonia over Christmas (this wasn’t related to the cancer). In January he started treatment by injections at his GP surgery every few months . This has stopped the cancer progressing. His consultant said the cancer can be kept at bay for years in this way. He’s 84 and things have really settled down for him. He’s got a good quality of life and after a roller coaster few months when we all feared the worse and felt like the situation was running away from us it’s much more positive now. I hope your dad has similar news soon.
I lost my dad to prostate cancer a couple of years ago so this hits home. I ll be praying for you and your family. Your a very special person & I enjoy watching your videos!
Bless you, I've lost both parents to cancer. I so hope your dad gets positive news, and that his treatment goes well, so he can make a full recovery. Sorry my comment is late, however I've just started to watch your channel.
A pal of mine has had prostate cancer and has come through treatment and doing well,do try to keep positive,and yes testing is so important,my cancer was picked up on an unrelated blood test by my brilliant GP. Best wishes to your dad.
From Los Angeles, I just found your channel and subscribed. I'll say more about that another time. I lost my dad last year, he was 98. My mother passed many years ago. Seeing your parents suffering with illness is a horrible thing. My very best wishes to you and your family.
So sorry to hear the news about your dad Betty, but it's great that he is getting treatment. They can do so much with the treatments these days. Sending hugs ❤
Only hooked to your lovely channel recently. So sorry to hear your news, I lost my Mum to cancer after a short few months and my father has had progressively sight deterioration over the last few years so sympathise wuth what you're going through. Hope outcome is positive for you
My friend brother is going through the same and finding out this week what the results are. Thanks for sharing. Please just keep being yourself. You're unique and have a good soul and I guess we see the person and the boat, and everything else is just a bonus.
So sorry to hear your news. My father was diagnosed with advanced, aggressive prostate cancer that had spread outside his prostate 25 years ago. He had his prostate removed and is now on Zolodex implants every three months and is still going strong. So don’t give up hope as it is much more survivable these days even when it’s advanced and aggressive. My father had no symptoms and had a test while he was having a normal check up.
I can relate to this, Betty. I am awaiting the results of my biopsy, next week I hope. All I can say is, if your old enough to get checked, DO IT. I can assure you, you do not want to go for a biopsy, as I'm sure Betty, your dad would agree. Update. After waiting 5wks (I was told it would be 3) for my results, I was given the all clear. That makes up for the loss of my dignity, if I had any in the first place.
Hey Betty, talking is great and we are all here to listen and support. Been through this myself with both my parents so my heart goes out to you. Take care of yourself, Iain
As a prostate cancer survivor, I can tell you that it is treatable if the cancer has not spread too far. I had the radiation BB's (brachytherapy) and it turned out to be sucessful, thank goodness. Keep positive and tell your dad to take charge of his treatment. Do NOT let the doctors put off any treament with a wait and see, or let's see how this goes, methodology. I am a new subscriber from the USA and love to see you in the rural English countryside. Wishing you and your dad the best of luck.
My feelings are with you about your dad. I lost my brother in 2015 to that cancer. It was the hardest thing the last time I left him. He said to me, "You have work to do here. Don't worry about me." That was the kind of person he was. And I never saw him again. Keep well and treasure the time you have left with him. He looks like a very nice guy.
Each of us go through something similar to this. Each of us deal with it in different ways. Its OK. Thanks for sharing, and good luck to you and your family.
Hugs for you and your parents. You are an awesome daughter for sharing this with us and I feel your concern. Best for your dad and I am glad he did what he did to get checked out. It is difficult sometimes when you are an older gentleman to take care of oneself and make that first step. It takes a lot of courage and best of luck on his journey and thanks for being there for him and your mum.
Feeling anxiety about what I'm about to watch? 😬 Edit : rooting for your dad, my grandad went through it a couple of times. Treatment has come along way in recent times, fingers crossed you can all smile about this in the near future ❤️
Hi Betty That’s such a shock. Was just expecting to see you and a swan on the canal with you losing your hat and finding a stray cat. Hopefully your dad’s treatment will sort it out and you can get him to join you on your boat for some adventures when he is on the mend. You have such a lot of warmth, love and support on this channel that wishes your dad a full recovery.
I'm so happy that your father got treatment in good time, and will no doubt share many happy memories for years to come. Lovely to see your serene travels in nature which has such great healing energy.I'm living abroad now but I really miss the countryside of the UK greatly! Stay safe.😊
I had prostate cancer 14yrs ago, I went to the Drs for another ailment but they found the cancer doing another test. They removed 20% of the prostate and everything good now. Positive mindset at all times got me through the dark times and there was a few of them!! Sending love to you,your mum & positive vibes to your dad 🙏❤️
Betty, thank you for taking about this topic. Normalising talking about health issues is the only way to help people who might otherwise suffer in silence. I hope all will be good with you and your family (catching up with your backlog rn so not aware yet of recent developments) 🍀♥️
My heart goes out to you & your family Betty. My dad has had Leukaemia for 8 years (he's 84). Sadly his health has deteriorated significantly & he’s now in a Hospice receiving palliative care. I've just spent the last week at his bedside. Although it’s not exactly quality time, it’s still nice to have this remaining time with him. I hope you & all your family get to spend many more happy years together. Stay strong & cherish each day. You’re an incredibly warm & kindhearted person & a lot stronger than you believe. Take each day as it comes & all the time you need. We’ll all still be here when you return.
I am very sorry to hear the news about your father. My wife had breast cancer 22 years ago and is still hail and hearty, myself, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer 3 and a bit years ago. I've had chemo, radiotherapy and surgery and my life is pretty good😅 and normal. Last year I took up archery which I love. Not all cancer disgnosis are terminal, but can be a nuisance, just like a traffic jam on a long drive! Be positive, especially around both parents. I don't pray but I do wish your father all the very best. Walking, cycling and driving your boat will be very therapeutic for you as they will take your mind away from the bad news. Keeping up with the videos will help you too. See you soon.
I have just discovered your channel and binge watching your videos. I would just like to give you a big telepathic hug and hope things are improving with you dad. Keep smiling. Steve xx
Hello Betty. I would like to say how much my wife and I are enjoying your vlogs, you're really a nice person to follow, Thanks for sharing time with us.. Like your dad, I had prostate cancer about 9 years ago, but it was dealt with at the time and I am fine, so, wishing your dad all the very best. Good luck !
Hi Betty, just came across your channel and watched all your vlogs. Was devastated to hear your dad has prostate cancer. Really hope his treatment goes well. We bought our boat last year and our plans have had to change twice due to unforeseen medical problems. Wishing you and your family all the best. Look after yourself.
Hi Betty, thank you for the update and my thoughts and best wishes to both of your parents. I hope you managed to get the engine serviced and I look forward to your next update whenever you manage to do it.
Good luck to you, your dad and whole family. My dad had prostate cancer about 6 years ago. He is still with us and is still fighting fit. So keep positive, and stay strong. Well done for sharing - it may help somebody else.
Prayers for your Pops as these days go by. I understand the journey of this situation, my sister went thru it. we lost her in 2015 . Our parents are special in our lives. In 2020 & 2021 i lost both my parents. So i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers too😢. it hurts . Hope, faith and speak recovery and life to his treatment. 🙏🙏🙏 Blessings in abundance. 💙💙
Very sorry to hear your news. Best wishes to you, your Dad and family. Very gracious of you to take the time in this vlog to remind others to get tested from time to time. Keep safe. Make as many or as few vlogs as your comfortable with.
I do admire you making this announcement regarding dads diagnosis, it is so worrying it takes over your life, stay strong and best wishes for your parents health. I do know your dad would be so proud of your endeavours, operating a narrow boat and producing a wonderful video for all to enjoy.
Betty you are such a loving and caring daughter, your dad must be so proud of you no matter what the future holds. I lost my own dad to bowel cancer 3 years ago. There is nothing that can prepare you for coping with that sort of loss, but being there for him in the here and now to spend as much quality time with him is honestly the most wonderful thing you could do. Also, thank you so much for sharing that personal news with your YT follower family. We might all be strangers to one another, but a lot of us share very similar experiences and I find it comforting to know that we are not alone in life's trials. Wishing you and your dad all the best and looking forward to your next video as always.
Two people connected to me already this year have been tested for Cancer, both quite young as well! Thank you for opening up and sharing your dads story. Best wishes Matt.
Thank you for continuing to take us on your journeys sharing your news with us. Sending much love to You, your Mom and your Dad and I hope he hears good news soon. Film as much or as little as you want to. I'm sure all of your subscribers will be here for you and your family ❤
So sorry to hear about your Dad. My Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few years ago. He’s had all the treatment for it and is checked regularly, and he is doing really well. My Mum, myself and my Sisters were extremely worried and we all shed a few tears, but my Dad was so laid back about it, even though it was tearing us up inside, he remained positive. My heart goes out to you and your family. Best wishes to your Dad and I hope it all goes well for him ❤x
Hi Betty,so, so sorry to hear about your dad. I wish him all the best in his fight with cancer. My ears pricked up when I heard you mention the Kings Bromley Marina. On your video, on your right was the old Leavlite factory where my dad worked, and as you were reversing, I could see the top of our white house where we used to live !!! The bridge ahead of you was where I used to catch the school bus to litchfield to attend Aelfgar school. You bring to Australia so many memories Betty, can't thank you enough. Thoughts and prayers to yourself and family during these difficult times. Take care, look after yourself from Marty in Oz x
Great Episode Betty and thank you for sharing such an important topic. On the back of this, I have just been online and booked a PSA test. My own family have had far more than their fair share of Cancer and although it is around 5 years since I lost both my mum and dad, the pain and anguish are still there, the journey they participated in still very much real. Thank you for doing what you do - you connect with us so uniquely and so more honestly that many other UA-cam channels. Thank you again.
You are so sweet Betty. I have heard of many good outcomes from prostate cancer. Never lose hope there is much they can do these days for this condition. Best wishes and prayers for you and family...
Had a prostrate cancer scare myself but fortunately just a enlarged prostrate which is controllable with medics. Wish you and your dad have good results. He looks a nice bloke and he obviously is as he and mum have "dragged you up rite" haven't they xx
I love your dress. Its so beautiful as you also. I had prostata cancer 2011 and they took it all away. But 2021 there was again cancer in same place. I got radiotheraby every working days for eight weeks. And now everything is ok. I know your dad will make it. Your dad must be very happy of you because you love him so much. I hope best for you dad and you❤ Greetings you both from Finland
Hi Betty I discovered I had prostate cancer in 2017 through a simple blood test, (PSA Test). I had hormone injections and 20 sessions of radio therapy. I'm now 75 , still Woking part time and still ride my bike. I have been told that more people die with prostate cancer than of it .
Betty, You are one incredible lady. I believe in the power of prayer. I will be praying for your father, mom, and you as well. you will be fine. Keep the faith, stay blessed.
Betty, I am sorry to hear about your dad's cancer. my dad and two uncles all died from cancer with in 5 months period.I know it's hard stay healthy and strong and spend as much Time as you can with him.🤗 I am praying for you and your family,for your dad's healing .🙏.
My Dad had prostate cancer, i genuinely wish your Dad, you and the rest of your family all the best - a lot of people do beat it and have a good long life 🙂
Hi Betty. Thank you for sharing re your Dad. Also loved that you showed short clips of your Dad. I must say that I have a high Prostate reading but after having done research on the pros and cons of the various evasive actions required in the testing, etc. I decided to carry on as I am. I have had high readings for at least 5/6 years. Anyhow, whatever action people decide to take is what they feel is best for them. Each to their own, so to speak. Such a good idea of yours to take your canal boat up to near your Mum and Dad's. All the very best to your Dad and I trust Mum is doing okay now also. I so enjoy your videos Betty for many reasons including always a calming effect. I look forward to your next adventure 😊
Hi so sorry to hear about you dad I am a former cancer patient who lives near wolves some good hospitals and after care there I hope everything goes well for him good luck wish him we'll
Thank you Betty for sharing this. I'll look at your links because men (including my husband) need encouraging to get themselves checked! It's lovely that you're moving the boat closer to them. I'm sure you will all feel very comforted by you being nearby. Wishing you all the very best. It's lovely watching your videos - it's like travelling with a friend 🤗
Thank you for sharing. Your videos are refreshingly honest. I lived on a narrowboat in the 1980s before becoming a dad and moving to America. Like your dad I too was diagnosed with prostate cancer, in my case that came in 2019. I'm still thriving and the best thing I've done has been to adopt a whole food, plant based lifestyle. There is a lot of evidence to support this as one way to allow the body to heal. It can be scary at times but prostate cancer is usually slow to progress and very common in men of your dad's age. Sending best wishes to you at this difficult time. Stay positive and do as much research as you can. Dr Dean Ornish has published a lot of material that might help both your mum and dad. You are very brave to share on youtube.
Thank-you for your openness and I am deeply saddened to hear to hear the your father is ill. My cousin had/has (?) prostate cancer, he was quite unwell for a for a few years, but after the treatment, he is now better, improving anyway. We are still waiting for the all-clear, but we are quietly confident. Sending you all my wishes in this painful and worrying time. I wish him, you all, well.
I'm so sorry, Betty. My heart goes out to you, your dad & your mum. I've just finished the Billy Connolly biography. He had prostrate cancer & beat it. So try & be as positive as you can & tell your Dad we're thinking of him. 🙋
Really sorry to hear your news, hope your dad makes a full recovery, he seems lovely from the videos you shared. Nice that he's a canal so you can be closer. Great idea making people aware of something we should all be checking anyway but probably don't. Looking forward to more videos when you have the time. Much love from sunny Skegness!
Im sorry to hear your bad news Betty. I know how devastating it is. Ive lost all my family to cancer. Im a nhs worker too and work in a cancer clinic. Its good your spreading the word about prostrate cancer. Hope your dad gets bettee news and his treatment goes well. Big hugs lovely x
Hi Betty I thank you for sharing your innermost thoughts,may spirit be looking over you and your excellent loving family.I lost my dad to prostate cancer I would advise any man to get tested I now have to have a test every 6 months. Betty we are all with you on this journey 🙏🏻😇Russell💐
Love your videos and am so sorry to hear of the shock diagnosis for your Dad. Sending healing vibes to your Dad and best wishes to you and your Mum who I am sure will be pleased to know you are near at this stressful time.
My Dad passed away 2 weeks ago at home with us, not from cancer but I know the thoughts you're having and the feelings you're going through. That's where I was at the start of the year. Sending you and your Dad all the positive vibes I can for good news! ❤ So nice to see him in the clips you showed. He seems a great Dad and I can tell you're a great daughter for him. Your videos have such a genuine innocence and kindness about them and about you, and your Dad is a part of who you are. I bet he is really proud of his lovely Betty on a Boat.
Ageing parents with health issues are a big worry. Been through it myself. It often helps to share and just talk it out, and find you aren't alone. I totally understand what you said about being on the move. I find it very soothing and great for my head.
Hi Betty. Very brave of you to share this online. I hope it all works out and that your dad is back to fit again asap. I'm glad you have the boat and canals to call home, as clearly you enjoy it and take solace in it so much.
Hello, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has left kind comments, and I’m sorry to everyone who has experienced similar things themselves or with family members. I normally respond to comments individually but I still feel weird about posting this video and talking about something personal.
It's totally understandable. Bless you.
Keep strong xx
It's very brave of you. Please don't ever feel you have to respond to every post, except mine of course :) Ha ha, only joking, hopefully bringing a little smile to your face. Thank you for the film of your dad. Looks like a great guy.
Thank you for sharing what you're going through at the moment. I really hope your dad pulls through.
Keep your chin up and best wishes with your Dad.
I lost my wife 9 years ago this month to cancer. I won’t offer words of wisdom because there’s no single solution to fix things . My heart goes out to you and I’m sure everyone else of your subscribers too. ❤
Good luck....keep safe and best wishes to your Dad
Happened to me 8 years and 5 months ago. Age 55.
Hi Betty. So sorry to hear what your dad, you, and your family are going through. My wife and cousin are currently being treated for different cancers, so I have an idea of how you are feeling. I wish you all the very best, and hope the treatment works. Take care
Oh my word! Good luck and best wishes for your Dad! We're all behind you , all the best Betty
Betty so sorry to hear about your dad 😢 i lost my mum to cancer in 2000 i know what you are going through ❤❤
I was treated for prostate cancer in 2009, it had spread, but now at 78, I'm as fit as a fiddle. Keep your chin up.
Hi Betty, I got diagnosed with prostate cancer 9 years ago. Fortunately it has been contained within the prostate and I have a PSA blood test every six months. I would encourage every man over 55 to get tested regularly. Many men live to a ripe old age with prostate cancer. I recently had a prostate artery embolisation which has increased the quality of my life dramatically. Best wishes to all of your family.
Just discovered your channel. We enjoy your videos from here in Northwest Indiana. You live in a lovely place. Hope your father gets better soon. Best wishes to you and your family.
Betty, I discovered your channel by chance and love watching you and your boat.
I’m so very sorry to hear about your father as my father is unwell too so I kind of understand.
If you ever need to take time off making these videos, we will be still here waiting for the next one even if it’s in a years time. Love your content.
Stay safe and take time out for yourself and your family.
Betty, my father was diagnosed with cancer last year. The whole family was devastated so I know how you feel, make the most of the time you have. My thoughts are with you and your parents. Remember to look after yourself.
My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer many years ago and he's still going strong at 89. He's had all the usual conventional treatment but he was given one tip which he credits with lowering his PSA significantly and quite quickly. He was told to eat a lot of asparagus. For a long time he was taking it in soup form but now he generally sticks to asparagus tips. He was, of course, sceptical at first but it really did work for him. Might be worth a try- nothing to lose. Good luck!
Rooting for you Betty and your dad. Let me offer my love and support as well as friendship.
Hoping the best for your Dad and moments of peace and calm for the whole family through this difficult time. Sending you a great big hug- all the way from Florida! We're here to listen if it helps to talk through it.
So sorry to hear this. Your Dad seems like a lovely man. Sending him and you love and I hope the outcome is good for your Dad.
Thank you!
Betty, please don't abandon us, we are subsribers because we are with you, share you're heavy load with us, let us support you and lighten your load. We can help you even if it's just by listening.please upload more, not less, lots of love to you, worried subscriber
Thanks for sharing & hope this helps with servicing your boat engine.
Thank you, I will put this towards my maintenance fund! Sorry for not replying sooner - I’m still getting the hang of UA-cam and have only just seen this.
So sorry about your father!!!!! Praying for you and your family!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!! GREAT VIDEOS!!!!!!
I hope you do keep posting, I always get a smile on my face when I see your video in my feed and can't wait to watch. Hopes and prayers for your dad, my mum just had her cancer op last week, things are looking positive so far, just hope it's the same for your dad. Well done for being brave and posting, can't have been easy, you're tougher than you think.
So nice of you to share something so personal, best wishes to you and your family ❤
My Father had prostate cancer and because of that, I was tested when I turned 50. As it turned out, I was diagnosed with the damned stuff. After soul searching, I had the extreme robotic surgery performed about 9 years ago. That event certainly affected my life in some ways, but I am without the dreaded "C" and have been since they did the surgery.
There's a very, very good chance that your Dad will be as fortunate as I have been. My heart goes out to you and your Dad and Mum. Try to think positive. If your Dad ever wants to discuss the issue with a rockin' 60 year old guy from the suburbs of Philadelphia, I'd be happy to do that. Love, Tommy
Betty, I wish you every blessing with your Dad.
Thank you for the update. Prayers for strength and healing.
Hi Betty,
You are so lucky to have the relationship that you do with your parents. Sadly my opportunity came when it was too late. Your parents are so lucky to have a daughter who takes the time to communicate with them and shares her life with them. I wish I had such an opportunity.
Thank you for sharing such an important part of your life, you have no reason to apologize.
Mark
Alberta, Canada
Praying for your dad that he pulls through and fully heals. Take as much time as you need to spend with your parents.
Betty, my dad had prostate cancer, so I regularly get checked for it during my annual check ups (I’m now 62.) Thank you for updating us and thinking of us. However, you have built a community that is willing to be a support to you as well. Lean on us if and when you need support. We will be thinking of you, your dad, and your family. Tim
Your aunt had prostate cancer , really ? Women do not have a prostate .
@@Gordon_L Then I have it mixed up…colon cancer!
@@tmcmurdo826 That makes more sense Tim , my mum had that . None of it is good . My dad has prostate cancer and has for many years , he's 93 now . I should get another PSA test done myself, coming up on 70 .
@@Gordon_L I encourage you to do that. As I said, I get mine check with each of my annual check ups. Betty has done us a favor in sharing her dad’s story.
My dad had prostate cancer so after hearing the radio adds I had a PSA test, it’s a simple blood test with results in just 5 days, so like you I urge everyone to walk into the doctors and just ask for a PSA test it takes less than 5 minutes, thankfully mine came back as normal, thinking of your dad and wishing him all the best xx
Your dad seems like a lovely man, wishing him and you all the best! ( Also I quite like the sound quality with the rumble of the engine, feels like we're on the boat too :).
Much love to you and your family.
Thank you, that’s really kind of you!
Lost my father to cancer nearly 10 years ago, i hope this will not be the case for you, spend as much time with him as you can, tell him how much he means to you and your family, it will help him and you enormously no matter what happens. Best wishes to you all.
You clearly love your mum and dad dearly.
Well done on filming this video, which is obviously helping you through this difficult time.
I lost my Dad to prostate cancer which spread into his bones 30 years ago and it was the most difficult time of my life.
Sending my best wishes to you and your mum and dad 🙏
I’m sorry to hear about your dad but thank you for your good wishes.
Thank you for talking about.this I can see it taken a lot of courage to make this video on what happening your dad. Hope dad make full recovery.
Don’t worry about talking to camera when other are around if eases the stress and upset then do it. We all hear to listen and give support.
Take care for now our thoughts are with you
Hi, Betty - I like your videos of your Narrow boat journey. I wanted to to buy a Narrow boat as well. I'll say some prayers for your Dad to make a full recovery. I went through NHL and a Transplant a few yrs ago and lost both of my parents 4 and 5 yrs ago now. It sucks and I wish you and your Dad the best! Stay Strong!!! I'd like to message you more.
Your dad sounds like a top bloke, wishing you all well at this stressful time.
Hi Betty. We found out my Dad had prostate cancer in October 2023. By December we were told it had spread to various bones such as his spine, ribs and pelvis. He then got pneumonia over Christmas (this wasn’t related to the cancer). In January he started treatment by injections at his GP surgery every few months . This has stopped the cancer progressing. His consultant said the cancer can be kept at bay for years in this way. He’s 84 and things have really settled down for him. He’s got a good quality of life and after a roller coaster few months when we all feared the worse and felt like the situation was running away from us it’s much more positive now. I hope your dad has similar news soon.
I lost my dad to prostate cancer a couple of years ago so this hits home. I ll be praying for you and your family. Your a very special person & I enjoy watching your videos!
Bless you, I've lost both parents to cancer. I so hope your dad gets positive news, and that his treatment goes well, so he can make a full recovery. Sorry my comment is late, however I've just started to watch your channel.
Thank you for your kind comment and I’m sorry to hear about your parents. My dad is doing OK so far!
A pal of mine has had prostate cancer and has come through treatment and doing well,do try to keep positive,and yes testing is so important,my cancer was picked up on an unrelated blood test by my brilliant GP. Best wishes to your dad.
From Los Angeles, I just found your channel and subscribed. I'll say more about that another time. I lost my dad last year, he was 98. My mother passed many years ago. Seeing your parents suffering with illness is a horrible thing. My very best wishes to you and your family.
Thank you for your good wishes!
So sorry to hear the news about your dad Betty, but it's great that he is getting treatment. They can do so much with the treatments these days. Sending hugs ❤
Only hooked to your lovely channel recently. So sorry to hear your news, I lost my Mum to cancer after a short few months and my father has had progressively sight deterioration over the last few years so sympathise wuth what you're going through. Hope outcome is positive for you
I’m sorry to hear that. 😔 Thank you for your good wishes.
I am sorry to hear about your father, I hope things go well for him. Best wishes.👍🏻❤️👍🏻
My friend brother is going through the same and finding out this week what the results are. Thanks for sharing.
Please just keep being yourself. You're unique and have a good soul and I guess we see the person and the boat, and everything else is just a bonus.
Sorry hear about your dad .wish him well and treatment works for him .he seems like a great dad
So sorry to hear your news. My father was diagnosed with advanced, aggressive prostate cancer that had spread outside his prostate 25 years ago. He had his prostate removed and is now on Zolodex implants every three months and is still going strong. So don’t give up hope as it is much more survivable these days even when it’s advanced and aggressive. My father had no symptoms and had a test while he was having a normal check up.
I can relate to this, Betty. I am awaiting the results of my biopsy, next week I hope. All I can say is, if your old enough to get checked, DO IT. I can assure you, you do not want to go for a biopsy, as I'm sure Betty, your dad would agree. Update. After waiting 5wks (I was told it would be 3) for my results, I was given the all clear. That makes up for the loss of my dignity, if I had any in the first place.
Thanks!
Thank you, that’s really kind of you!
Hey Betty, talking is great and we are all here to listen and support. Been through this myself with both my parents so my heart goes out to you.
Take care of yourself, Iain
As a prostate cancer survivor, I can tell you that it is treatable if the cancer has not spread too far. I had the radiation BB's (brachytherapy) and it turned out to be sucessful, thank goodness. Keep positive and tell your dad to take charge of his treatment. Do NOT let the doctors put off any treament with a wait and see, or let's see how this goes, methodology. I am a new subscriber from the USA and love to see you in the rural English countryside. Wishing you and your dad the best of luck.
What horrible news for you and your family. Wishing you all the best from the Netherlands. Stay strong Betty.
My feelings are with you about your dad. I lost my brother in 2015 to that cancer. It was the hardest thing the last time I left him. He said to me, "You have work to do here. Don't worry about me." That was the kind of person he was. And I never saw him again. Keep well and treasure the time you have left with him. He looks like a very nice guy.
I’m sorry to hear about your brother. Thank you for your message.
Each of us go through something similar to this. Each of us deal with it in different ways. Its OK. Thanks for sharing, and good luck to you and your family.
Hugs for you and your parents. You are an awesome daughter for sharing this with us and I feel your concern. Best for your dad and I am glad he did what he did to get checked out. It is difficult sometimes when you are an older gentleman to take care of oneself and make that first step. It takes a lot of courage and best of luck on his journey and thanks for being there for him and your mum.
Feeling anxiety about what I'm about to watch? 😬
Edit : rooting for your dad, my grandad went through it a couple of times.
Treatment has come along way in recent times, fingers crossed you can all smile about this in the near future ❤️
Betty I am so sorry to hear this. Our prayers go to your dad . And to you again truly sorry to hear this .
Hi Betty
That’s such a shock.
Was just expecting to see you and a swan on the canal with you losing your hat and finding a stray cat.
Hopefully your dad’s treatment will sort it out and you can get him to join you on your boat for some adventures when he is on the mend.
You have such a lot of warmth, love and support on this channel that wishes your dad a full recovery.
I'm so happy that your father got treatment in good time, and will no doubt share many happy memories for years to come. Lovely to see your serene travels in nature which has such great healing energy.I'm living abroad now but I really miss the countryside of the UK greatly! Stay safe.😊
From Texas, USA. Prayers for your family!
Thank you!
I had prostate cancer 14yrs ago, I went to the Drs for another ailment but they found the cancer doing another test. They removed 20% of the prostate and everything good now.
Positive mindset at all times got me through the dark times and there was a few of them!!
Sending love to you,your mum & positive vibes to your dad 🙏❤️
I am sorry to hear about your dad, my brother had cancer and now he is well again but it is a terrible strain on the family. I hope he gets well soon.
Betty, thank you for taking about this topic. Normalising talking about health issues is the only way to help people who might otherwise suffer in silence. I hope all will be good with you and your family (catching up with your backlog rn so not aware yet of recent developments) 🍀♥️
My heart goes out to you & your family Betty. My dad has had Leukaemia for 8 years (he's 84). Sadly his health has deteriorated significantly & he’s now in a Hospice receiving palliative care. I've just spent the last week at his bedside. Although it’s not exactly quality time, it’s still nice to have this remaining time with him. I hope you & all your family get to spend many more happy years together. Stay strong & cherish each day. You’re an incredibly warm & kindhearted person & a lot stronger than you believe. Take each day as it comes & all the time you need. We’ll all still be here when you return.
I am very sorry to hear the news about your father. My wife had breast cancer 22 years ago and is still hail and hearty, myself, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer 3 and a bit years ago. I've had chemo, radiotherapy and surgery and my life is pretty good😅 and normal. Last year I took up archery which I love. Not all cancer disgnosis are terminal, but can be a nuisance, just like a traffic jam on a long drive! Be positive, especially around both parents. I don't pray but I do wish your father all the very best. Walking, cycling and driving your boat will be very therapeutic for you as they will take your mind away from the bad news. Keeping up with the videos will help you too. See you soon.
Sorry to hear about your farther, wish him well and a good recovery. All my love and support to you.
I have just discovered your channel and binge watching your videos.
I would just like to give you a big telepathic hug and hope things are improving with you dad.
Keep smiling. Steve xx
Thank you very much!
Hello Betty. I would like to say how much my wife and I are enjoying your vlogs, you're really a nice person to follow, Thanks for sharing time with us.. Like your dad, I had prostate cancer about 9 years ago, but it was dealt with at the time and I am fine, so, wishing your dad all the very best. Good luck !
Prayers from across the pond for your family.
Hi Betty, just came across your channel and watched all your vlogs. Was devastated to hear your dad has prostate cancer. Really hope his treatment goes well. We bought our boat last year and our plans have had to change twice due to unforeseen medical problems.
Wishing you and your family all the best. Look after yourself.
I'm sorry you've had medical problems too. Thank you for your best wishes.
Hi Betty, thank you for the update and my thoughts and best wishes to both of your parents. I hope you managed to get the engine serviced and I look forward to your next update whenever you manage to do it.
Good luck to you, your dad and whole family. My dad had prostate cancer about 6 years ago. He is still with us and is still fighting fit. So keep positive, and stay strong. Well done for sharing - it may help somebody else.
Missed you these past weeks, sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers for him, your mom & you. Make your videos as you like, will wait & watch.
Prayers for your Pops as these days go by. I understand the journey of this situation, my sister went thru it. we lost her in 2015 . Our parents are special in our lives. In 2020 & 2021 i lost both my parents. So i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers too😢. it hurts . Hope, faith and speak recovery and life to his treatment. 🙏🙏🙏 Blessings in abundance. 💙💙
Very sorry to hear your news. Best wishes to you, your Dad and family. Very gracious of you to take the time in this vlog to remind others to get tested from time to time. Keep safe. Make as many or as few vlogs as your comfortable with.
I do admire you making this announcement regarding dads diagnosis, it is so worrying it takes over your life, stay strong and best wishes for your parents health. I do know your dad would be so proud of your endeavours, operating a narrow boat and producing a wonderful video for all to enjoy.
Thank you, that's very kind!
Betty you are such a loving and caring daughter, your dad must be so proud of you no matter what the future holds. I lost my own dad to bowel cancer 3 years ago. There is nothing that can prepare you for coping with that sort of loss, but being there for him in the here and now to spend as much quality time with him is honestly the most wonderful thing you could do. Also, thank you so much for sharing that personal news with your YT follower family. We might all be strangers to one another, but a lot of us share very similar experiences and I find it comforting to know that we are not alone in life's trials. Wishing you and your dad all the best and looking forward to your next video as always.
Bless you and your family at this time. X
Thank you!
Two people connected to me already this year have been tested for Cancer, both quite young as well! Thank you for opening up and sharing your dads story. Best wishes Matt.
Thank you for continuing to take us on your journeys sharing your news with us. Sending much love to You, your Mom and your Dad and I hope he hears good news soon. Film as much or as little as you want to. I'm sure all of your subscribers will be here for you and your family ❤
So sorry to hear about your Dad. My Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few years ago. He’s had all the treatment for it and is checked regularly, and he is doing really well. My Mum, myself and my Sisters were extremely worried and we all shed a few tears, but my Dad was so laid back about it, even though it was tearing us up inside, he remained positive. My heart goes out to you and your family. Best wishes to your Dad and I hope it all goes well for him ❤x
Hi Betty,so, so sorry to hear about your dad. I wish him all the best in his fight with cancer. My ears pricked up when I heard you mention the Kings Bromley Marina. On your video, on your right was the old Leavlite factory where my dad worked, and as you were reversing, I could see the top of our white house where we used to live !!! The bridge ahead of you was where I used to catch the school bus to litchfield to attend Aelfgar school. You bring to Australia so many memories Betty, can't thank you enough.
Thoughts and prayers to yourself and family during these difficult times. Take care, look after yourself from Marty in Oz x
Thank you for sharing such a personal part of you and your family's life ❤ God bless you all 🙏🏼
Great Episode Betty and thank you for sharing such an important topic. On the back of this, I have just been online and booked a PSA test. My own family have had far more than their fair share of Cancer and although it is around 5 years since I lost both my mum and dad, the pain and anguish are still there, the journey they participated in still very much real. Thank you for doing what you do - you connect with us so uniquely and so more honestly that many other UA-cam channels. Thank you again.
You are so sweet Betty. I have heard of many good outcomes from prostate cancer. Never lose hope there is much they can do these days for this condition. Best wishes and prayers for you and family...
Had a prostrate cancer scare myself but fortunately just a enlarged prostrate which is controllable with medics. Wish you and your dad have good results. He looks a nice bloke and he obviously is as he and mum have "dragged you up rite" haven't they xx
I love your dress. Its so beautiful as you also. I had prostata cancer 2011 and they took it all away. But 2021 there was again cancer in same place. I got radiotheraby every working days for eight weeks. And now everything is ok. I know your dad will make it. Your dad must be very happy of you because you love him so much. I hope best for you dad and you❤ Greetings you both from Finland
Hi Betty I discovered I had prostate cancer in 2017 through a simple blood test, (PSA Test). I had hormone injections and 20 sessions of radio therapy. I'm now 75 , still Woking part time and still ride my bike. I have been told that more people die with prostate cancer than of it .
That’s great news! Thanks for the reassurance!
Betty, You are one incredible lady. I believe in the power of prayer. I will be praying for your father, mom, and you as well. you will be fine. Keep the faith, stay blessed.
Thank you, that's very kind!
Betty, I am sorry to hear about your dad's cancer. my dad and two uncles all died from cancer with in 5 months period.I know it's hard stay healthy and strong and spend as much Time as you can with him.🤗 I am praying for you and your family,for your dad's healing .🙏.
So sorry to hear! All the way from across the pond, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
My Dad had prostate cancer, i genuinely wish your Dad, you and the rest of your family all the best - a lot of people do beat it and have a good long life 🙂
Thank you for the good wishes!
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Hi Betty. Thank you for sharing re your Dad. Also loved that you showed short clips of your Dad. I must say that I have a high Prostate reading but after having done research on the pros and cons of the various evasive actions required in the testing, etc. I decided to carry on as I am. I have had high readings for at least 5/6 years. Anyhow, whatever action people decide to take is what they feel is best for them. Each to their own, so to speak. Such a good idea of yours to take your canal boat up to near your Mum and Dad's. All the very best to your Dad and I trust Mum is doing okay now also. I so enjoy your videos Betty for many reasons including always a calming effect. I look forward to your next adventure 😊
Hi so sorry to hear about you dad I am a former cancer patient who lives near wolves some good hospitals and after care there I hope everything goes well for him good luck wish him we'll
Thank you Betty for sharing this. I'll look at your links because men (including my husband) need encouraging to get themselves checked! It's lovely that you're moving the boat closer to them. I'm sure you will all feel very comforted by you being nearby. Wishing you all the very best. It's lovely watching your videos - it's like travelling with a friend 🤗
Thank you for sharing. Your videos are refreshingly honest. I lived on a narrowboat in the 1980s before becoming a dad and moving to America. Like your dad I too was diagnosed with prostate cancer, in my case that came in 2019. I'm still thriving and the best thing I've done has been to adopt a whole food, plant based lifestyle. There is a lot of evidence to support this as one way to allow the body to heal. It can be scary at times but prostate cancer is usually slow to progress and very common in men of your dad's age. Sending best wishes to you at this difficult time. Stay positive and do as much research as you can. Dr Dean Ornish has published a lot of material that might help both your mum and dad. You are very brave to share on youtube.
Thank-you for your openness and I am deeply saddened to hear to hear the your father is ill. My cousin had/has (?) prostate cancer, he was quite unwell for a for a few years, but after the treatment, he is now better, improving anyway. We are still waiting for the all-clear, but we are quietly confident. Sending you all my wishes in this painful and worrying time. I wish him, you all, well.
I'm so sorry, Betty. My heart goes out to you, your dad & your mum. I've just finished the Billy Connolly biography. He had prostrate cancer & beat it. So try & be as positive as you can & tell your Dad we're thinking of him. 🙋
Really sorry to hear your news, hope your dad makes a full recovery, he seems lovely from the videos you shared. Nice that he's a canal so you can be closer. Great idea making people aware of something we should all be checking anyway but probably don't. Looking forward to more videos when you have the time. Much love from sunny Skegness!
Im sorry to hear your bad news Betty. I know how devastating it is. Ive lost all my family to cancer. Im a nhs worker too and work in a cancer clinic. Its good your spreading the word about prostrate cancer. Hope your dad gets bettee news and his treatment goes well. Big hugs lovely x
God Bless you and your family, Betty. Stay positive and take comfort in the peace and tranquility of your boat.
Hi Betty I thank you for sharing your innermost thoughts,may spirit be looking over you and your excellent loving family.I lost my dad to prostate cancer I would advise any man to get tested I now have to have a test every 6 months. Betty we are all with you on this journey 🙏🏻😇Russell💐
Love your videos and am so sorry to hear of the shock diagnosis for your Dad. Sending healing vibes to your Dad and best wishes to you and your Mum who I am sure will be pleased to know you are near at this stressful time.
My Dad passed away 2 weeks ago at home with us, not from cancer but I know the thoughts you're having and the feelings you're going through. That's where I was at the start of the year.
Sending you and your Dad all the positive vibes I can for good news! ❤ So nice to see him in the clips you showed. He seems a great Dad and I can tell you're a great daughter for him.
Your videos have such a genuine innocence and kindness about them and about you, and your Dad is a part of who you are.
I bet he is really proud of his lovely Betty on a Boat.
Ageing parents with health issues are a big worry. Been through it myself. It often helps to share and just talk it out, and find you aren't alone. I totally understand what you said about being on the move. I find it very soothing and great for my head.
Hi Betty. Very brave of you to share this online. I hope it all works out and that your dad is back to fit again asap. I'm glad you have the boat and canals to call home, as clearly you enjoy it and take solace in it so much.
Sending lots of love to you and your family, I've gone through cancer myself. So I know how you are all feeling. Wishing your Dad well.