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About Lung Cancer | Risks

Exposure to Radon Gas

Long-term radon exposure can lead to lung cancer

Radon is a gas you can’t see, smell, or taste, but it could be present in your home and pose a risk to your health. It is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium, or radium break down in rocks, soil, and groundwater. People can be exposed to radon primarily from breathing it in as it decays and releases radioactive particles.

Long-term radon exposure can lead to lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year in the United States. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking.

A personal story

Why it's important to test your home for radon

Patient advocate James Hiter is using his lung cancer diagnosis to educate the public about lung cancer risks – especially radon.

Meet James

Take action today - Testing is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1 - Order a test.

1 - Order a test.

You can get one from your state or local health department or from www.sosradon.org/purchase-kits.

Check your state

2 - Place the kit in your home

2 - Place the kit in your home

Make sure you place the kit according to the included instructions.

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Hands opening the mailbox and dropping the test kit in.

3 - Send the test to the lab in the postage paid included envelope.

3 - Send the test to the lab in the postage paid included envelope.

Your test results will be sent to you via email within a couple of weeks.

While you’re waiting, share this important radon awareness message with your friends and family.

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Did you know that approximately 1 in 15 U.S. homes has radon levels at or above the EPA action level?

Testing is the only way to know if your home has elevated radon levels.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has Data and Information on radon specific to your area. Find your state radon contact and information.

 

Please note that this article is intended to provide general information about radon and lung cancer risk, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. If you have concerns about radon or lung cancer, please consult a healthcare professional.

Beyond Radon

Other Lung Cancer Risk Factors You Should Know

Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer – know the risks.