Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. 8 in 10 US adults have never tested their home for it Sheeka Sanahori for Prevent Cancer Foundation Nov 9, 2026 Nov 9, 2026 Updated 6 hrs ago 0 A family relaxes and plays together in a bright living room as two children run across the floor with toys. PeopleImages // Shutterstock Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sheeka Sanahori for Prevent Cancer Foundation kAmpG@:5 E@3244@ AC@5F4ED] t2E 2 962=E9J 5:6E] v6E C64@>>6?565 42?46C D4C66?:?8D] |@DE &]$] 25F=ED C64@8?:K6 E96D6 3692G:@CD 2D H2JD E@ =@H6C E96:C 42?46C C:D< @C 42E49 42?46C 62C=J] s64256D @7 AF3=:4 962=E9 42>A2:8?D 92G6 C6:?7@C465 E96 4@??64E:@? 36EH66? 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