'We Made a Horrifying Discovery in Our Newly Built Home-but Now We Live With Peace of Mind'
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After moving into their dream home in Odenton, MD, Lisa and Yancy Edwards discovered radon contamination a year later. Initially unaware of radon's dangers, they decided to test their home out of concern for their family's health, especially given their new baby. Radon, a colorless and odorless gas that can enter homes through foundations, is recognized as the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Experts recommend regular radon testing for all homes, regardless of age, to ensure safety.
"When I first learned the results, I was mostly horrified that we had been exposing our family to high levels of radon, and I kept thinking of all the hours we had spent in our basement, where radon levels are highest."
"Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer (after smoking), so that's what ultimately motivated me to get our house tested."
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