Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how is it covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if I need to be tested. Just Turned 65 Dear Just Turned, Even if you haven’t touched a cigarette in
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year and is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked.. The EPA recommends that everyone test their home for radon annually. “Radon in homes is more common than you think.
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January is National Radon Action Month, an annual observance that focuses on increasing the public’s awareness of the health risk from radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer. During January and throughout the year, the American Lung Association is encouraging radon testing for everyone, including homeowners,
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For the ninth consecutive year, Metro Richmond ranks among the cleanest U.S. regions for healthy air, according to the American Lung Association. The organization’s annual “State of the Air” report found that the region (which includes 13 counties and 4 cities) improved to its best performance for ozone
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