The Faces of Radon Induced Lung Cancer
Maybe you've heard about the prevalence of lung cancer. I'm almost certain you've heard of the presence of cancer across the globe. Although we hear about the victims and the miraculous survivor stories, we don't always understand the causes and preventative measures. We may not even believe cancer can happen to anyone because we haven't experienced this heinous disease first-hand.
Battling any illness is hard enough, but the worst part may just be the ambiguity of not knowing where it came from or how to protect others from experiencing the same pain. When it comes to lung cancer, most cases are deemed the result of smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke-- but this isn't the case for everyone.
When a person is diagnosed with lung cancer and claims to have never smoked and has never lived with a smoker, the cause of lung cancer becomes a bit more of a mystery.
About 20,000 people die each year from radon induced lung cancer and the stories may have differing details, but the underlying cause remains the same-- radon.
Each story is heart wrenching. Each story hits closer and closer to home. Each story is told to show the reality that normal everyday people have died because their home had high levels of radon. The worst part is that there is a way to prevent radon induced lung cancer. By contacting a local radon mitigation contractor and having radon testing done in your home, you can reduce the radon levels in your home. In addition, limit smoking or the presence of smoke in your home; you can reduce the likelihood of acquiring radon induced lung cancer.
Radon has a face now-- it isn't this thing we can't see. We can see its impact on the lives of thousands. Read the stories of those who courageously fought and chose to share their experience with radon. Visit CanSAR's website and read more about these courageous radon stories.
