The Facts… • Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest for those with cancer. From the time of diagnosis, between 11 and 15 percent of those afflicted will …
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Sep 06 2021
Fort Collins Radon Information Webinar Sessions
The City of Fort Collins, in partnership with the Larimer County Extension Office, invite residents of Larimer County to join a free virtual informational session next month to learn more about radon, how it can impact health, and actions that can be taken to mitigate radon in homes. Radon gas enters homes and other buildings …
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Jan 28 2021
Have Your Home Checked for Radon Today!
For residents of the Rocky Mountain West, it’s a good idea to check your home for radon, a radioactive gas known to cause lung cancer. Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in rock and soil, an abundant metal in the West. As it decays, it produces a gas that rises from soil. That …
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