One thing we did not mention in the previous post has become quite significant. Last summer the author had an annual checkup which showed PSA levels on the rise. Tests continued through the autumn and in January my urologist recommended a prostate biopsy. While we were in Spain it was confirmed that I do have cancer, that scary word which everyone dreads and I am now a member of that growing club which nobody wants to join.
We had intended to spend the winter in Naples, Florida and finish the adventure with a visit to the Masters at Augusta in April. However, priorities can change quickly and we decided to find treatment as soon as possible. Options are somewhat dictated by Health Insurance cover and as a result we decided on the Mt. Sinai Cancer Center in Miami Beach.
Finding accommodation is not that easy so we were fortunate to find an apartment with views over South Miami and Biscayne Bay. We have spent the last 3 days exploring and today it felt like being back in Europe as we visited the Vizcaya House and gardens.
This mansion was commissioned by James Deering, founder of International Harvester, who spared no expense in building this Italian Renaissance villa by the seaside complete with Venetian Barge and furnished with art, tapestries and furniture from all over Europe. Just minutes away from the chrome and glass of urban Miami this tranquil estate and gardens is quite a surprise.
So we are adjusting to a new schedule which will include some dietary changes and beam radiotherapy treatment five days a week followed by moderate exercise. At the weekends we can venture further afield to explore Florida and enjoy some of the exotic locations for wining and dining like here: The Rusty Pelican at Key Biscayne.
I have every confidence that I will be rid of this inconvenience in eights weeks time and we will be able to return to normal life.
Finding accommodation is not that easy so we were fortunate to find an apartment with views over South Miami and Biscayne Bay. We have spent the last 3 days exploring and today it felt like being back in Europe as we visited the Vizcaya House and gardens.
This mansion was commissioned by James Deering, founder of International Harvester, who spared no expense in building this Italian Renaissance villa by the seaside complete with Venetian Barge and furnished with art, tapestries and furniture from all over Europe. Just minutes away from the chrome and glass of urban Miami this tranquil estate and gardens is quite a surprise.
So we are adjusting to a new schedule which will include some dietary changes and beam radiotherapy treatment five days a week followed by moderate exercise. At the weekends we can venture further afield to explore Florida and enjoy some of the exotic locations for wining and dining like here: The Rusty Pelican at Key Biscayne.
I have every confidence that I will be rid of this inconvenience in eights weeks time and we will be able to return to normal life.
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