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Radon and Lung Cancer

Testing for Cancer Subtypes with Biomarkers

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Lung cancer is the second most common cancer type, after breast cancer.  The number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers is exposure to the element radon.  In Radon and Lung Cancer students learn about the dangers of radon, the different subtypes of lung cancer, and the radon mitigation systems that can be implemented.

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