Leslie Bowlus
Leslie Bowlus
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Leslie's Cancer Confessions: Signing Off
1965 - 2020
This video is the last 12 days of Leslie's journey through Metastatic Breast Cancer. She is missed. Her legacy and these videos will go on for a long time. If Leslie has helped you in your journey through MBC please take a moment to post that on her Obituary page (link below) and in the comments.
Obituary page - www.SmithFamilyFCS.com
Facebook: Leslie Anne Bowlus
Twitter: @mosgrl4evr
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Видео

Trodelvy trial failed.
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In the center of the video I state the large tumors merge in my lungs. Actually it is in my liverr that the large tumors have merged and that there are new ones. there are also new tumors and ground glass opacities in the lungs. I could not get youtube to allow an edit without pulling down and reuploading the video. I hope you all read the drop down to note this error on part. Sorry! Recent sca...
Trodelvy clinical trial cycle one update
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On this video today, I update you on the side affects I have experienced so far. The ways the chemo has affected me. If I think there has been any changes or improvements. Also, be looking for updates next Friday as I begin cycle two of trodelvy. Mid August I will have my first trial ct scan to see how the chemo has affected my liver/lung mets so far. Thanks for stopping by! Take a moment to gi...
Trodelvy trial for estrogen receptor positive mets breast cancer.
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My first treatment of trodelvy
Change in chemo update.
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Last vlog was in April. I've changed chemo since then and I'm changing again. Here's a quick update.
Cycle three of Doxil during a worldwide pandemic.
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.4 года назад
I'm sharing my adventures living my life while being treated for metastatic breast cancer .
March 20, 2020
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March 20, 2020
February 26, 2020
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February 26, 2020
February 20, 2020
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February 20, 2020
How brain mets kept me from updating YOU.
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StarshineBowlus missditz-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/ lesliescancerconfessions.blogspot.com/
Life on verzenio, so far.
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StarshineBowlus missditz-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/ lesliescancerconfessions.blogspot.com/
Better late than never, update, brain mets
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StarshineBowlus missditz-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/ lesliescancerconfessions.blogspot.com/
I'm having my pleurodesis done next week!
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StarshineBowlus missditz-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/ lesliescancerconfessions.blogspot.com/
I'm a grenade.....or a dandelion
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StarshineBowlus missditz-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/ lesliescancerconfessions.blogspot.com/
Most recent Petscan results 2018
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StarshineBowlus missditz-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/ lesliescancerconfessions.blogspot.com/
Been a long time since we spoke, here's what has been going on
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Been a long time since we spoke, here's what has been going on
A day at the Chicago institute of art.
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A day at the Chicago institute of art.
Let's talk about loss
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Let's talk about loss
Happy Spring!
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Happy Spring!
Gracie and Oscar
Просмотров 1007 лет назад
Gracie and Oscar
My experience using medical cannabis.
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My experience using medical cannabis.
This week with Gracie
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This week with Gracie
Leslie's Beautiful Life
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Leslie's Beautiful Life
It's been a while, let's chat about life Part one
Просмотров 4437 лет назад
It's been a while, let's chat about life Part one
It's been a while, let's chat about life Part two
Просмотров 5477 лет назад
It's been a while, let's chat about life Part two
Sharing Mo's shed building project.
Просмотров 1148 лет назад
Sharing Mo's shed building project.
Cancer+Hair loss=Poor self esteem (new hair extensions)
Просмотров 5858 лет назад
Cancer Hair loss=Poor self esteem (new hair extensions)
Knowing when it's time to seek counseling
Просмотров 6038 лет назад
Knowing when it's time to seek counseling
Update post thoracentisis, Ibrance cycle 15
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Update post thoracentisis, Ibrance cycle 15
Thoracentisis experience 2016
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Thoracentisis experience 2016

Комментарии

  • @faisalahmad3309
    @faisalahmad3309 12 дней назад

    Prayers 🤲🙏 Condolences 🙏💐

  • @faisalahmad3309
    @faisalahmad3309 15 дней назад

    Prayers 🤲🙏 Rest in Peace Condolences 🙏🙏

  • @lydiamoore142
    @lydiamoore142 22 дня назад

    It is amazing how we hold on to this life, because it is all we know. But what lies ahead is the kingdom of Gid. Jesus said, “ I go to prepare a place for you. In my Fathers house , there are many mansions.” I can’t wait.

  • @zenabishop8956
    @zenabishop8956 28 дней назад

    You are loved, and we are here to support you ❤️ 🎉

  • @Jessie_Hope
    @Jessie_Hope Месяц назад

    I’m simply shocked. I took care of my dad on hospice at his home alone in his final days. All his meds were liquid form with a syringe I would put under his tongue. I had so much support from the nurses and yes they were all nurses except for the aid that would come and bathe him daily and change him. They were also on call 24/7 with any questions or would come out whenever needed. And you referred to them as salespeople? Everything was 100% free, anything I wanted from the wipes to the hospital bed even tissues, anything I could possibly need. My experience with hospice was absolutely amazing!

  • @CrystallyLavender
    @CrystallyLavender Месяц назад

    55 is so young…I can’t bear to hear all the sufferings she went through. 😢 I’m so very sorry that she dealt with it for so long. We’re all going to go, but I’m most afraid of the suffering before we go, not death itself. Hope you and your family are doing better. I feel so sad hearing your wife’s story.

  • @Katwinser1958
    @Katwinser1958 Месяц назад

    I was just diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer stage 2B. I will get a port on Tuesday and start Chemo on Thursday.

  • @secondchancerescuecats5130
    @secondchancerescuecats5130 2 месяца назад

    My sister is currently nearing the end of her cancer journey and hospice is being considered.. I just came across this video, cried with you through it..I want to thank you for sharing this information as it will give me some good questions to ask to make sure that this can be as peaceful as possible, God bless you

  • @evelynstittums4954
    @evelynstittums4954 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing. God be with you and comfort you. How blessed she was and id to be so deeply loved.

  • @gerberfamify
    @gerberfamify 2 месяца назад

    Someone please find a Cure for cancer. We lose so many beautiful humans to this horrible diease. Leslie was am Amazing lady and such a fighter.

  • @gheart8278
    @gheart8278 2 месяца назад

    ❤🙏 brothers trying panacur c. Aka Fenbendazole may try Ivermectin, he's following the joe Tippens protocol. Miracle stories have given alot of hope. Big pharm is discusting!! He's stage 4 metastasis. Praying for a turn with high hopes!!

  • @PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz
    @PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz 2 месяца назад

    I volunteered for Hospice for years. They are an amazing organization. I’m sorry you felt your wishes weren’t met.

  • @dianaclark5658
    @dianaclark5658 2 месяца назад

    I am watching this 3 years after this was filmed, I don’t like being critical, but it sounds like there was no plan done before your wife got worse. 1. Never go into palliative care when someone is that advanced, and already dying. Palliative is not end of life care, it is for (mainly) pain management. 2. There always has to be a fight to survive, but at the same time, there has to be a plan put in place to take care of end of life care. 3. You did not consider hospice care instead of palliative care. Yes, the hospice you employed might have not been good, but that is the result of bad plans. It sounds to me that there was more focus on trial treatments vs. seeing the reality, and not planning for the worst scenario. I feel bad for your loss, but to complain about rash decisions is not cool. Instead of a peaceful death, it was a bit of a chaotic death. 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @somewhereinthemidwest9827
    @somewhereinthemidwest9827 2 месяца назад

    Sounds like she suffered unnecessarily. Sickening. Very sorry 😞

  • @Mafs-rf5oc
    @Mafs-rf5oc 2 месяца назад

  • @clairebeever3038
    @clairebeever3038 2 месяца назад

    So sad what a beautiful family ❤ and such a lovely women …

  • @KathrynHarris-Radelt
    @KathrynHarris-Radelt 3 месяца назад

    If the patient absolutely doesnt want it, then I definitely am all for patient choice! However, rectal medication can be very helpful for lots of folks. There is a device called a Macy Catheter, thru which you can inject crushed pills (diluted into a syringe full of water) via a tube that is taped to the thigh. I actually have an autoimmune disease, and I have a modified rectal catheter we made (not a Macy Catheter, but something that can be hooked up to an IV apparatus). I've used this everyday for the past three years, and it has changed things so much for the better! I hardly ever need to be admitted to the hospital, and can easily receive meds and fluids, even when my gastroparesis and vomiting makes swallowing impossible. The Macy Catheter is an amazing tool, and I would encourage anyone to at least give it a try. it can be a bit leaky, which is why we ended up fashioning something using IV tubing; but that was more of an issue for us b/c we needed to be able to run large amounts of continuous fluids. Most hospice patients aren't going to need or want that (giving fluids like that at end of life actually increases suffering and doesn't help in most situations). So yes, rectal meds can sound like something you wouldn't want, but it really can work well and be preferable to tasting bitter tablets or trying to swallow and choking. I dont mind suppositories/or even directly placing tablets rectally, but if that isn't something you want, I'd encourage trying out the Macy Catheter as an alternative option. It makes things cleaner and much more dignified, and you don't need a special physician's order and specifically IV meds (which most retail pharmacies don't provide, so it has to be ordered from a specialty pharmacy. Between that and not all home nursing staff being authorized to do IV medications without a specific physician or advanced practice provider order); all of which takes extra time, effort, and (depending on situation and insurance coverage), money. The MC can be placed easily by anyone, is easily taught to the family re how to use, you can use regular meds from the regular pharmacy, and the onset of action and potency is at least equivalent to oral/if not better in some cases because the rectum is highly vascularized and can actually bypass first pass metabolism via the liver the oral meds always go through. For palliative care patients NOT at end of life it can also be used to give fluids; using tap water or saline via a gravity tube feeding bag. It certainly beats going to the ER to get IV fluids (and no pokes either)! Anyway; something to consider if you will be on hospice and/or palliative care and oral meds and fluids have become difficult. Love and prayers to all facing these and other difficult decisions related to palliative and/or EOL care!❤

  • @renatotiamzon9855
    @renatotiamzon9855 3 месяца назад

    Stay the course co-warrior. Nothing is definite in this world and in our lifetime. Miracles still happen

  • @colleendooley3820
    @colleendooley3820 3 месяца назад

    Dear Mr Leslie, i just came across this msg today. My heart is broken for your loss & your Dear Leslie's suffering. I am in tears. She sure did fight! Know that she has inspired me in my fight. I promise to keep her memory alive. God bless you, your daughter & your son. & your puppies ~ what divine angels they must have been to comfort her also. You have my genuine condolences.

  • @kardste8114
    @kardste8114 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing! Hospital sounds horrible!

  • @therese3960
    @therese3960 3 месяца назад

    I am actually lost for words after hearing yours and Leslie's end of life experience... extremely distressing and traumatic 💔 I am so so sorry

    • @colleendooley3820
      @colleendooley3820 3 месяца назад

      Yes, I was going to express the same. I am just finding their story & testimony today.

  • @LoveABun
    @LoveABun 3 месяца назад

    What a horrible way to spend your last days. 😢

  • @renmac5204
    @renmac5204 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for doing this. Vital and powerful. All to the Glory of God. Thank you. ❤😢

  • @victoryon9898
    @victoryon9898 9 месяцев назад

    God bless you and your family!❤

  • @HiramSem
    @HiramSem 10 месяцев назад

    Sorry to hear what you are going through. What about the City of Angels trial of the new drug called AOH1996? If available it would be another trial but it has little or no side effects. Just thought this might be helpful. Discuss with your oncologists.

  • @judysunpark8447
    @judysunpark8447 Год назад

    Hi Thank you for sharing your experiences with Verzenio. I am currently taking Verzenio and concerned about the side effects. I think you look great/healthy. I'm hoping I can keep my hair and stay healthy.

  • @kandiceblu1
    @kandiceblu1 Год назад

    Did they have patches for pain? I would think that would help too.

  • @daniellaalionte6428
    @daniellaalionte6428 Год назад

    Hello! I wonder if u guys loss hair on Verzenio? Thank u, From sweden 😊

    • @lisamiles8957
      @lisamiles8957 Год назад

      I have not had any hair loss but it is listed as a side effect, best to you

    • @daniellaalionte6428
      @daniellaalionte6428 Год назад

      @@lisamiles8957 thank u ap much! 🙏🌹☀️

  • @lanebashford3982
    @lanebashford3982 Год назад

    Hello everyone suffering from MBC stage 4. I too, have it. Mine's in my lung, lymph, humerus, ribs and spine. I've been on Verzenio since fall of '21 along with Letrazole. My two complaints about Verzenio are "diarrhea" and fatigue. I thought the diarrhea was only temporary but no...it basically comes and goes. I eat high fiber and drink a lot of water and thin soups, can't have anything spicy. I eat a yogurt daily to try to keep the diarrhea at bay but nothing really works. I take my Imodium and just deal with it. It has physically wiped me out, though. SO TIRED all the time. I take mine at 8am and 8pm. 12 hours apart keeps the level up to therapeutic. I'm also on 100mg twice a day and tolerating it all pretty well. Two things: it does shrink some tumors and it can slow the spread of met cancer, thus extending our life. My scans are all unchanged, I don't have any new symptoms, and my labs are all normal including tumor marker way down. The only thing different is that the last time I had labs, the marker was the same. It had been dropping every time. I don't think I have any brain involvement yet (tumors) as I don't have any neuro symptoms. My brain scan was clear and normal. My advice to Verzenio patients: live your life. Don't let anything stop you from having fun and enjoying yourself. Eat well. Surround yourself with positive people and tell those you love how you feel about them. Don't eat a lot of excess sugar (sugar feeds cancer). Hard to do when you get a terminal diagnosis! Take care, stay strong.

  • @lenacoogan6151
    @lenacoogan6151 Год назад

    Such a brave lady, sorry for your loss 🥰

  • @emdm16
    @emdm16 Год назад

    Oh I am so sorry that you and your family have experienced this loss. My wife is going through MSBC now. Since 2013 diagnosed stage 1 then in remission after 4 chemo rounds and 30 radiation rounds and a lumpectomy. In 2018 it went metastatic. She had to have a rod placed in her femur. She was HER2 positive then they placed her on estrogen blockers and she is now triple negative. It went into her bones. Well the Ibrance stopped after 20 months and the xgeva stopped working after 9months. My wife has not had pain the entire time. However it is now in her lungs and she has a liver biopsy 12/27/22. She is having trouble breathing once in a while. They want to start Trodelvy on the 30th. It is so uncertain and being the husband I understand the challenge that this journey has. I am fearful of the future but thankful for the present. We have been blessed with 30 wonderful years together and plans don’t always work out but each day is truly a gift. We do not have children however we do have a very strong support team in our families. We have been told by her Oncologist that there are patients that they have with this who are much older than my wife who are 10 years out with this disease in the lungs and liver. I know that you may never read this but I appreciate your story and again God bless you and your beautiful Leslie and family. It appears she really had a strong loving foundation and support surrounding her throughout her journey.

  • @MsWigwom
    @MsWigwom Год назад

    I had no idea that Latrazole is a form of chemotherapy !

  • @mariajones8304
    @mariajones8304 2 года назад

    If a patient does not want to go through this journey is there a way to go out in peace with medical help?

  • @marciajones2993
    @marciajones2993 2 года назад

    Love and light Leslie, such a warrior. 💙❤️🕊

  • @martanieves151
    @martanieves151 2 года назад

    Hello Leslie. My name is Marta and I am also a breast cancer patient. I actually started using Verzenio about three weeks ago and the side effects are actually horrible. That's why I was researching on RUclips some patient experience with the use of Verzenio. Let me tell you that I congratulate you, you are a strong woman, who has battled cancer for so long. I'm sorry for everything you've been going through. Like you, I have experienced many of these sensations, although in my case there is no metastasis that has affected my other organs. Even so, I confess that it is an extremely difficult process. Thank you for sharing your experience and I can only tell you that in the church you attend there must be a group of people who will keep you in prayer and that helps you in your process. You can help yourself a lot by complementing your treatment with natural food, eliminating some foods of animal origin. You can visit on RUclips Back to the garden. There are healthy food recipes and testimonials from people healed through vegan food. Although I do not know your faith, I can only tell you that I profess the Christian faith and I wish that God bless you.

    • @cagdepp
      @cagdepp Год назад

      Hello Martha, I just wanted to see how Verzenio has been for you and your experience? My mom has started Verzenio a month ago.

    • @maggieg5719
      @maggieg5719 Год назад

      Hi Marta. I, too, would like to know your side effects. I am having more frequent headaches. All my life, I’ve never had headaches. I started having heartburn, and it’s continued to get worse. I drink at least 60 ounces of water a day because the Verenzio is dehydrating. I also started getting neuropathy in my feet, and it is getting worse. I’m trying to walk a lot, and that seems to help. Now I have neuropathy in my hands and fingers. I’m not getting much sleep at night because I feel so sick, the tightness in my legs below my knees and feet is unbearable, and the heartburn is bad. I am still having my blood work done once a month because they come back showing that damage is being done to my kidneys and liver. I go again in two weeks to have my blood drawn and then see my oncologist to go over my results. If my results haven’t improved, my oncologist will probably stop the Verenzio. My cancer started with a lump in my left breast. I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, ER+, PR+, HER2-. I had a lumpectomy and two lymph nodes removed. Then they followed up with radiation.

  • @renyalune3293
    @renyalune3293 2 года назад

    She was lucky to have such a beautiful family, thank you for sharing your life, your experience and thank you Leslie's for being formidable as you were love you and happy soul journey 💕🕊️💞🕊️💕🕊️💞

  • @jillianmartin6335
    @jillianmartin6335 2 года назад

    I am so sorry for your loss. What a lovely lady and your so compassionate and patient. My prayers to you and I hope you find peace. She will always be with you.

  • @dairinnally5912
    @dairinnally5912 2 года назад

    Stole my darling sister too I will never have cancer treatment if it ever comes to.it

  • @youtuber99
    @youtuber99 2 года назад

    God bless you and your family

  • @gretanygaard6474
    @gretanygaard6474 2 года назад

    Praying for you Leslie! Your energy is still with us! All love to you and your family

  • @gretanygaard6474
    @gretanygaard6474 2 года назад

    Sending love

  • @mollylenyo1407
    @mollylenyo1407 2 года назад

    God bless her husband and family members. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @KoloheSF
    @KoloheSF 2 года назад

    God bless you and your family. You did right by her and you were so lucky to have each other for so long. I have been through this painful journey until the end with a family member and having that care from a compassionate and knowledgeable nursing staff was the key to a peaceful passing and I am very glad to hear she was in the right place and she let you know how comfortable she was there. Our family member expressed the same thing about how nice her room was and how comfortable it was for her. We were very lucky that we had that time with her. I am sorry the PCU and home hospice were difficult but God made sure that Lesley was at peace and surrounded by love before being delivered home. This is the first video of Leslie's journey that I have watched and I thank you, Leslie, and your family for helping others with your experience so that they can prepare to get the best care possible. I am deeply sorry for your loss but know that you will be together again someday. Rest in Peace Leslie.

  • @gaynorberry5759
    @gaynorberry5759 2 года назад

    Sorry for your loss 🙏🏻❤️ such a hard time for you and the family. I’m sorry she was in pain. May she Rest In Peace now. Sending prayers and strength 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @ragdolllover122
    @ragdolllover122 3 года назад

    ❤️

  • @melodyabcdefghijklmnopqrst1663
    @melodyabcdefghijklmnopqrst1663 3 года назад

    I am so sorry. You must be a wonderful man to fulfil her wishes to keep people posted. I am crying also because the dogs lost a person of trust. I came here to figure out what Trodelvy does for single patients and how promising it really is.

  • @dexiglory720
    @dexiglory720 3 года назад

    I lost my sister to the very same disease. Hospice was no help, the nurse just kept asking if she pooped. what? you are worried about constipation and then I did the same thing. I called 911, difference,. My sister had no pain and passed gently in the hospital two days later. Every question was amazing advice. Thank you for sharing.

  • @johnnylego807
    @johnnylego807 3 года назад

    I’m so sorry 😭😭😭❤️❤️🙏🏼💯 I hope that you are with the angels and Jesus and god. Godbless you and your soul

  • @johnnylego807
    @johnnylego807 3 года назад

    I’m so sorry for your loss!! Started on doxil video of hers and checked to see if she made it , this is so sad, Rest In Peace Leslie 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @AB-pr4uc
    @AB-pr4uc 3 года назад

    This is gut wrenching and I feel like I was right there sitting with him. I hope there a way to cure or prevent cancer is found someday. My mom stopped her breast tumor growth when she started supplementing with iodine and vitamin D. So I think there are at least some natural treatments for this before it gets worse.