Richard King:  

Life I'm no longer a paid member on here. I get more on other social networking sites for free. If you write, I'll still get the messages. Prostate Cancer awareness is critical to men in our age group. My father died of cancer after his prostate cancer was not detected until it was too late. I have had the simple PSA blood test every year since I was 40. Last year my PSA was elevated so I had a biopsy performed. They found cancer in only one sample and in only a small area of that. My chances for survival are very good because of early detection. To all my friends, take the time to get tested each year. It is simple and can save your life. And to all the wives, lovers, daughters, and sons out there, don't let the important men in your life ignore this. Make them start yearly testing at 40 if they have a family history of prostate cancer, and at 50 otherwise. The PSA blood test discovers the cancer long before the standard digital exam can locate it, and the earlier it is detected, the better their chances are. After high school I moved to the gulf coast of Florida for where I lived for over 20 years. I was contracting out to various businesses and government agencies when work led me to Atlanta where I joined AT&T. I miss the gulf coast beaches, but go back to the St. Pete/Clearwater area as often as time allows. I try to visit Ohio when I can, but it's been less now that my parents are gone. I still enjoy every trip, espcially connecting with my old friends....Expand for more