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Husband's Death Sparks Urgent Prostate Cancer Call
8 Sep
Summary
- Prostate cancer was diagnosed after subtle mood change was noted.
- Peter Bowler died in 2025, aged 66, after a seven-year battle.
- Free screening events for men over 40 are ongoing.
A widow is issuing a stark warning about prostate cancer, emphasizing the need for early testing even in the absence of obvious symptoms. Karen Bowler's husband, Peter, was diagnosed in early 2018 following a comment from their daughter that he seemed "a bit miserable." This seemingly minor observation led to a blood test revealing a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) reading of 247, significantly higher than the typical level of less than three.
Peter's cancer was already at stage four, having spread to his lymph nodes. He passed away in 2025 at the age of 66, after a seven-year period of treatment. During his illness, Peter was instrumental in setting up free prostate cancer screening events aimed at men over 40. These events, organized by local community groups, continue to offer vital checks for men, with the next session scheduled for September.
