Thrasher Fighting Lung Cancer
Omaha, Nebraska - The second leading cause of lung cancer can be prevented, Thrasher is working every day to help homeowners avoid exposure to the radioactive gas called Radon. Thrasher has worked with hundreds of local families to test their homes for Radon, an odorless, colorless gas that enters homes through cracks in the foundation, walls, crawlspace environments and open wells. Many assume that only smoke exposure can cause lung cancer, however 21,000 people in the U.S. die each year from radon-related lung cancer. Did you know that exposure to 1 pCi/L of radon is equal to 2.5 cigarettes a day? !
The second leading cause of lung cancer can be prevented, Thrasher is working every day to help homeowner avoid exposure to the radioactive gas called Radon. Thrasher has worked with hundreds of local families to test their homes for Radon, an odorless, colorless gas that enters homes through cracks in the foundation, walls, crawlspace environments and open wells. Many assume that only smoke exposure can cause lung cancer, however 21,000 people in the U.S. die each year from radon-related lung cancer. Did you know that exposure to 1 pCi/L of radon is equal to 2.5 cigarettes a day? !
According to the Environmental Protection Agency 4.0 pCi/L is the action level that one should plan to mitigate their home. Nebraska and Iowa have the highest potential for elevated levels of Radon. The goal of Thrasher is to teach homeowners about Radon exposure. Testing for Radon in a home is easy and inexpensive. Thrasher experts can work with the homeowner to install an affordable and aesthetically pleasing mitigation system.
The American Lung Association has designated November as Lung Cancer Awareness month. They call lung cancer the invisible illness, since the late onset of symptoms, low survival rate, and lack of knowledge about the disease keep many people in the dark about just how dangerous lung cancer can be.
Thrasher is proud to help fight the battle against lung cancer through both education and action, and takes great pride in knowing all the local families whose homes are now safe from Radon.
For more information on radon and its health effects, radon testing and radon mitigation systems, please contact:
Thrasher
12330 Cary Circle
La Vista, NE 68106
800-827-0702
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